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Sat, 18 May 2013 09:40:43 -0600 en-us http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9680872125.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9680872125.html Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests June 7 Contact: Marion Mulhall, World Priest, 212-231-8265 NEW YORK, May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Blessed Pope John Paul II, World Priest, the inspiration and the organizers of the Annual Global Rosary Relay for Priests, has teamed up with Holy Cross Family Ministries to present the Rosary App. The interactive app is available free for download for all ipads and smart phones from the Holy Cross Source: WORLDPRIEST Sat, 18 May 2013 11:10:18 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3416772117.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/3416772117.html Contact: John Ritchie, Director, Tradition, Family and Property Student Action, 717-495-5427 HANOVER, Penn., May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Thousands of Catholic students and parents are urging Boston College -- a Catholic institution -- to rescind its invitation to Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, who is slated to receive an honorary degree and deliver commencement remarks on May 20. "Since Enda Kenny is openly promoting the killing of unborn children, Boston College is not only Source: TFP Student Action Director Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9930972124.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9930972124.html Contact: Jeff Stinson, Military Bible Association, 760-855-3905 ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Evangelist Verna Linzey celebrated her 94th birthday speaking at Women's Aglow, International on the baptism with the Holy Spirit in Cerritos, California on May 13, 2013. Results -- one took man received the baptism with the Holy Spirit as confirmed by speaking in tongues. The event was at Hometown Buffet in Cerritos where Verna was chosen as the keynote speaker thi Source: Military Bible Association Sat, 18 May 2013 07:01:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4572372121.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4572372121.html Contact: John O'Gorman, 617-846-2983, LifeJohn@aol.com BOSTON, May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Planned Parenthood - the USA's BIGGEST abortionists - destroyed a record 333,964 Unborn Babies in 2011. Now, Marty (Martha) Walz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, is calling the Pro-Abortion Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny an "appropriate commencement speaker" at Boston College (BC) (Boston Globe, 10/May/13). BC named Kenny as Commence Source: John O\'Gorman Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9473472120.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9473472120.html Contact: Kathy Shipp, 323-522-4179 LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Winner "Best Inspirational" film. The new indie film by Darla Rae, inspired by the real life basketball camps of former NBA player and Fox Sports analyst Mike "Stinger" Glenn celebrated sneak previews in Denver and Georgia. A proclamation by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock named May 6th "Spirit of Love" day. The film also received congratulatory letters from Georgia dignitaries Senator Johnny Isak Source: Spirit of Love movie Sat, 18 May 2013 00:34:41 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/128772119.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/128772119.html Contact: Jeremy Reynalds, Joy Junction, 505-400-7145 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., May 18, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Writer Greg Karber is giving Abercrombie & Fitch clothing to the homeless, and he's hoping others will join in. According to Karber's YouTube viral video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=O95DBxnXiSo&feature=player_detailpage), it's his way of responding to recent reports about A&F CEO Mike Jeffries. Jeffries has been in the news this week because he said that A&F clothes are Source: Joy Junction Sat, 18 May 2013 00:16:24 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4308172118.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4308172118.html Contact: Office of Press Relations, U.S. Department of State, 202-647-2492   WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Secretary of State John Kerry will release the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom for 2012 on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. in the State Department Press Briefing Room.   Secretary Kerry will introduce the report and Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Suzan Johnson Cook will give remarks and take questions. The report Source: White House Fri, 17 May 2013 18:54:45 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4346372115.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4346372115.html Contact: Don Feder, 508-405-1337, don@worldcongress.org; The Howard Center for Family, Religion & Society, 815-964-5819, media@worldcongress.org SYDNEY, Australia, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- At a special ceremony at World Congress of Families VII, in Sydney, Australia on March 17, Dr. Janice Shaw Crouse and Ignacio Arsuaga were presented with the first Natural Family Man and Woman of the Year Awards, and Babette Francis of Endeavour Forum and her husband, the late C Source: World Congress of Families Fri, 17 May 2013 16:23:12 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9566872114.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9566872114.html Six-month Ongoing Ministry Anticipated for Rebuilding Lives of Victims Losing Everything Contact: Taun Cortado, 972-300-3120, tauncortado@gfa.org CARROLLTON, Texas, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In Bangladesh and parts of Myanmar (Burma) where Tropical Storm Mahasen left hundreds of thousands displaced and homeless, Gospel for Asia (GFA) missionaries are on the job delivering food, clothing and temporary shelter. Gospel for Asia (www.gfa.org) will still be involved in this c Source: InChrist Communications Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:33 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7304272112.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7304272112.html Thomas More Society Calls Upon IRS Investigators to Question California Office and to Extend Investigation Back to 2009 Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net CHICAGO, May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, the Thomas More Society offered over 150 pages of analysis and evidence to the House Ways and Means Committee about repeated IRS harassment of pro-life organizations. At the request of Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL), Thomas More Society President Thomas Brejcha, Execut Source: TC Public Relations Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:17 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6573972111.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6573972111.html Contact: Melanie Crozier, Georgia Right to Life, 770-339-6880 NORCROSS, Ga., May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Georgia Right to Life (GRTL) today called on U.S. Senate candidate Karen Handel to join Congressman Paul Broun and Congressman Phil Gingrey by adopting a pro-life position. "GRTL would welcome the opportunity to consider endorsing Mrs. Handel if she commits to protecting all innocent human life at every stage of development," said GRTL PAC Director, Melanie Crozier. "We Source: Georgia Right to Life Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:47 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1203572110.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1203572110.html MCP's social media experts are coordinating multiple social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Stormie's online blog Contact: Brian Boyd, CEO, Media Connect Partners LLC, 800-627-1265, 646-515-4363 mobile, brian(at)mediaconnectpartners(dot)com, @BrianBoyd CHARLOTTE, N.C. May 17, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Stormie Omartian is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author with more than 23 million books sold including The Power of a Praying® series. Harvest House Publisher Source: Media Connect Partners LLC Fri, 17 May 2013 09:46:04 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7762172109.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7762172109.html Contact: Kelly Mangold, 203-749-0250, kmangold@guideposts.org DANBURY, Conn., May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Guideposts (guideposts.org), the non-profit organization and a leading provider of inspirational content and services, announced the retirement of Richard V. Hopple, 66, as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Trustee. Mr. Hopple, who had held the post since 2007, will continue in a consulting capacity with the organization until August 31. The Guideposts Board of Source: www.litfusegroup.com Thu, 16 May 2013 17:50:12 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1690772108.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/1690772108.html Contact: Chase Anderson, Trunews, 772-569-8880, Chase@Trunews.com VERO BEACH, Fla., May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- An Iranian filmmaker told Trunews radio host Rick Wiles today that the current Arab Spring uprisings in the Middle East are the work of a secret society that used Western intelligence agencies to plan and instigate the 1979 Iranian Revolution to overthrow the Shah of Iran. Mr. Bahman Nassiri is the writer and producer of the independent film Golden Veil released in 201 Source: trunews Thu, 16 May 2013 17:36:33 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7451372107.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7451372107.html Contact: Alexa Coombs, Students for Life of America, 571-295-7352 BOSTON, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Monday, May 20th, Students for Life of America (SFLA) and other local and national pro-life organizations will host a prayer vigil and public witness (notatbc.com/?page_id=172) outside the Boston College graduation ceremony to protest Ireland's 1st pro-abortion Prime Minister giving the commencement address and receiving an honorary degree at the Catholic institution. SFLA will Source: Students for Life of America Thu, 16 May 2013 14:19:11 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6669272106.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6669272106.html Contact: Monica Yehle, Director of Communications, Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, 212-563-8706, myehle@propfaith.org  ROME, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the Friday before Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis is set to "unlock" a new media initiative of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States -- MISSIO App. "This App is a way for the Church and our Holy Father to reach the growing number of the world's people w Source: Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States Thu, 16 May 2013 13:19:25 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6611372105.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6611372105.html Contact: Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communication Book Marketing, 734-667-2090, scottlorenz@westwindcos.com HOUSTON, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The shocking news of the Internal Revenue Service attacking members of the Tea Party was foretold in a recently published novel by an author who himself has been the target of IRS harassment which he believes is because he is a Tea Party member and organizer. For the past two years the IRS has singled out for scrutiny groups with "tea party Source: Westwind Communications Thu, 16 May 2013 10:06:26 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5682572104.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/5682572104.html Contact: Scott Lorenz, Westwind Communication Book Marketing, 734-667-2090, scottlorenz@westwindcos.com TORONTO, Ontario, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- My Mother's Secret, by J.L. Witterick, has been recognized by The Globe and Mail of Canada as a bestselling non-fiction book. My Mother's Secret honors two women who saved many Polish Jews from certain death. The book is based on the true story of Franciszka Halamajowa and her daughter Helena, who are honored as The Righteous Amon Source: Westwind Communications Thu, 16 May 2013 09:38:57 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8288072103.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8288072103.html Contact: Dr. Bogomir Kuhar, PharmD, Pharmacists For Life International, 740-881-5520 COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- In the wake of the mushrooming IRS scandal, it was learned today that the widening circle of pro-life leadership hit with attempted harassment and intimidation by the IRS has included at least two members of the officers and board members of Pharmacists For Life International (PFLI). PFLI disclosed today that at least two of its officers and board membe Source: Pharmacists For Life International Thu, 16 May 2013 09:33:44 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9217272102.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9217272102.html NEW BOOK reveals survey findings and offers a "7-Minute Solution" for marital discord "You don't have to be walking out the door and toward divorce to utilize this plan. The 7 Minute Marriage Solution will take a pretty good marriage to an even greater level of satisfaction." --Stephen Arterburn Contact: Jennifer Willingham, 615-483-4729, Jennifer@iconmediagroup.us; Morgan Canclini, 817-944-1071, Morgan@worthypublishing.com NASHVILLE, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Bestselli Source: Icon Media Group Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8811472101.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8811472101.html Group Would Ask Pope Francis to Come Speak Out Against the Horror of Abortion and Celebrate Mass in Phoenix Park, Dublin Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741 MEDIA ADVISORY, May 16, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Historic prayer walk, from Belfast to Dublin, to keep Ireland abortion free enters the Republic of Ireland. The 100 mile walk between the two capitals is being held May 11-18, 2013. Rev. Mahoney is walking with a small group of American pro-life leaders which will be Source: Christian Defense Coalition Thu, 16 May 2013 07:30:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8955072100.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8955072100.html Contact: Paul Hetrick, 719-433-1185 COLORADO SPRINGS, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Family Talk Action Corporation is a Christian ministry that was formed for the purpose of spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ; of providing Christ-oriented advice and education to parents and children; and of speaking to cultural issues that affect the family. Well known psychologist, author, and family advocate, James C. Dobson, Ph.D., serves as Family Talk Action's President and CEO. On Septemb Source: The Latham Company Wed, 15 May 2013 20:19:40 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9027372098.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/9027372098.html Contact: Jeff Sagnip, Office of U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, 202-225-3765; Guy Tridgell, Office of U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, 202-225-5701; Ryan Taylor, Office of U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, 202-224-6253   WASHINGTON, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today U.S. Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), announced the introduction of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act.   The leg Source: Congressman Chris Smith Wed, 15 May 2013 14:22:47 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/264272097.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/264272097.html The announcement was made yesterday during a meeting with Dr. Andrew Bennett, Ambassador to the Canadian Office of Religious Freedom. Contact: Brian Mayes, 615-771-2040, brian@nashvillepublicity.com TORONTO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- On Tuesday evening, One Free World International founder Majed El Shafie met with Dr. Andrew Bennett, Ambassador to the Office of Religious Freedom, to announce the successful rescue of Shoaib and Najiba Assadullah from Afghanistan, where Shoaib en Source: Nashville Publicity Group Wed, 15 May 2013 13:28:26 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6613172096.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/6613172096.html Earns No. 2 "Heatseekers" across all musical genres Contact: Kevin Wandra, 404-788-1276, KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com ATLANTA, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Classical Traditional Music Chart. The album also earned the No. 2 spot on Billboard's new-artist "Heatseekers" chart, which encompasses all music genres. Source: Carmel Communications Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:36 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8883372095.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/8883372095.html Contact: Alex Hinojosa, 800-881-7342 MEDIA ADVISORY, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Since only two percent of all titles reach this critical milestone, York Press is proud to announce that 5,000 copies have been sold of its title Return to Order: From a Frenzied Economy to an Organic Christian Society--Where We've Been, How We Got Here, and Where We Need to Go by John Horvat II. This milestone was reached in less than three months after the book's release. The book describes Amer Source: The American TFP Wed, 15 May 2013 12:08:27 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4557572094.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4557572094.html Thomas More Society Cases Demonstrate Conservative Bias Only "Tip of Iceberg" Contact: Tom Ciesielka, 312-422-1333, tc@tcpr.net CHICAGO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Thomas More Society is speaking out about blatant bias by the supposedly apolitical tax-collection agency. Cases handled by the Chicago-based public interest law firm support mounting accusations that demonstrate the agency's abuse of pro-life organizations, in addition to those identified as 'tea party', Source: TC Public Relations Wed, 15 May 2013 11:50:08 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/784972093.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/784972093.html Contact: Marty Jean-Louis, Founder, ICFF, 407-374-6687, info@internationalcff.com ORLANDO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The International Christian Film Festival has truly been a fierce competition this year. Producers from around the world submitted their best films, documentaries, music videos and more to try to win the top prize. There were many submissions but only a few official selections in this very tough competition. The winners were selected by 3 judges, these judges have e Source: International Christian Film Festival Wed, 15 May 2013 11:19:36 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4261472092.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/4261472092.html Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034, info.operationrescue@gmail.com; both with Operation Rescue   HOUSTON, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- After the conviction of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell on murder charges, Operation Rescue has been repeatedly asked if there is any evidence that similar practices exist at abortion clinics elsewhere in the nation.   That documentation has now been released by Oper Source: Operation Rescue Wed, 15 May 2013 11:06:56 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2270472088.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/2270472088.html Written and produced by Steve Gray of Kansas City, "3 Blind Saints" is recommended family entertainment by The Dove Foundation Contact: Laura Woodworth, Director of Communications, 816-739-3194, lwoodworth@wrckc.com LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The feature comedy "3 Blind Saints" has won the Dove Family-Approved Seal as "the kind of entertainment family members can enjoy together with confidence." Written and produced by Steve Gray, the Dove endorsement f Source: 3 Blind Saints Wed, 15 May 2013 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7196372074.html http://www.christiannewswire.com/news/7196372074.html New book offers a story of hope and recovery from traumatic life experiences Contact: Mary Anne Morrow, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, 602-359-6989, mmorrow@timberlineknolls.com CHICAGO, May 15, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- Julie Woodley understands trauma. From physical and sexual abuse as a child, to abortion, the murder of a dear friend, brain injury and cancer, she has experienced more than a lifetime's worth of pain and loss. By the grace of God, Woodley is now thri Source: Timberline Knolls Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:00 -0600