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Voices for a Safer Tennessee organized a three-mile long human chain ending outside the State Capitol. The goal of the event, which drew more than 8,000 people, was to urge the Tennessee Legislature to take steps to address gun violence. Father Mark Beckman, pastor of St. Henry Church in Nashville, was one of several faith leaders who led a prayer during the event.

Legislature adjourns with successes for Catholic interests

Abortion practices, ESAs were among the topics discussed

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Read more about the article Editorial: When the Catholic voice is heard in the public square, everyone benefits
More than 8,500 people linked arms in prayer for change in guns laws to create a safer community Tennessee forming a chain from Vanderbilt Children's Hospital to the state captiol in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, 18 April 2023. The newly formed Voices for a Safer Tennessee is a non-partisan state-wide coalition dedicated to prioritize gun safety and advocating for common sense gun laws to make communities across Tennessee safer. A number of Catholic parents were among the organizers of the group. Several families wearing t-shirts identifying themselves were among the participants. The chain started at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital because that is were the young victims of The Covenant School shooting were taken.

Editorial: When the Catholic voice is heard in the public square, everyone benefits

‘As Catholics we are called to participate in public life in a manner consistent with the mission of our Lord’

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Read more about the article St. Frances Cabrini in Lebanon celebrates 70th anniversary [Photo Gallery]
In honor of the 70th anniversary since the inception of St. Frances Cabrini Church in Lebanon and to thank the parishioners for all their support, the Knights of Columbus Council 9787 put on a parish picnic on Saturday, April 22, at the church. The event included free barbecue, games, and fellowship. Miranda Marlow, 13, gets butterflies painted on her upper cheek.

St. Frances Cabrini in Lebanon celebrates 70th anniversary [Photo Gallery]

‘It’s a beautiful area, a beautiful campus, a beautiful church.’

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