1. DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

"With great joy we anticipate the first apostolic visit of his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, to the United States of America, April 15-20, 2008. We pledge our prayers in preparation for this historic journey, that hearts may be opened to God's love and fidelity by our Holy Father's pilgrimage."

-Francis Cardinal George
President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Benedict XVI will make his first visit as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church to the United States this April. The six-day trip will begin in Washington, D.C., and continue to New York City.

The trip is historic, especially since the Holy Father will address the United Nations General Assembly, meet with President George Bush and visit Ground Zero. There will be several public events during the visit, including Mass at Nationals Park in Washington and Yankee Stadium in New York. For ticket information on those events, please visit the Web sites of the Archdiocese of Washington and the Archdiocese of New York.

2. SUPPORT FOR OUR PRIESTS:

The Commander of the Department of New York and the President of the Auxiliary have issued a joint letter in support of Priests throughout the country. Use this link to view that letter: Letter of Support

You can show your support for your priest at Thankyoufather.com.

3. Department Meeting Schedule:

4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

5. FUND RAISING WEB SITE APPEAL:

Readers of this website can help support our hospitalized veterans in VA facilities around the State. Our volunteers, also known as Veterans Administration Volunteer Service(VAVS) in the Veterans Administration (VA), make timely visits to our servicemen and women, offering access for purchases at the VA retail store, wheeling them to Chapel services, making bedside visitations, arranging holiday programs and in summary, encouraging them back to health with the personal touch.

Your gift, which is tax deductible, can be sent to our Treasurer at:

Catholic War Veterans
346 Broadway - Room 812
Attn: Treasurer
New York, New York 10013

Please download the following form to send in with your gift: Gift Form Your support would be appreciated by our veterans, their sacrifices paid for the price of freedom.

6. Americanism

ALL ABOUT PATRIOTISM

• Patriotism is remembering a veteran on more than veteran's day.
• Patriotism is living for one's country, as well as dying for it, or willing to do so.
• Patriotism is remembering the past, respecting the present, and preparing for the future.
• Patriotism and volunteerism are synonymous. It is red, white, blue - and YOU!!

7. Catholic Action