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World calls for just, two-state Israeli-Palestinian settlement

“Human rights report details water crisis in West Bank” (CR, Aug.7) states that “… the chronic water shortage is due in large part to Israel’s discriminatory policy in distributing the joint water resources in the West Bank.” In other words, while illegal Israeli settlers are filling their swimming pools, Palestinians barely have enough drinking water. Each year, Israel steals more Palestinian land and water in the West Bank, while maintaining its deadly siege and collective punishment on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Pilgrims unlock treasure at Seton House

Standing on the sidewalk outside a small, three-story house on Paca Street, Father John Kemper, S.S., raised one hand and dangled a long, old-fashioned key that looked like it could unlock a treasure chest.

Seminar to focus on veterans

An informational seminar on the Aid and Attendance Veteran’s Program will be held Sept. 10 on the Jenkins Senior Living Campus, 3308 Benson Ave., behind St. Agnes Hospital. Everyone attending is invited to Caritas House Assisted Living, Baltimore, for dinner, by Famous Dave’s Barbecue, at 5:30 p.m., followed by the VA seminar. This program is open to anyone who was a veteran or spouse of a veteran, is to provide additional pension monies to help with Assisted Living, Long Term Care and in home care-giving costs. The veteran must have served at least one day during a war time, but not necessarily in a war zone, to be eligible. Call 410-646-6600 by Sept. 8, if you would like to attend.

Hope from FRESH Start

The Catholic Review From time to time, I will invite guest columnists to share their “Thoughts on our Church.” I am especially anxious to introduce members of our Archdiocesan staff, given the extraordinary expertise they offer me and all our Archdiocesan efforts. Harold (Hal) Smith has been Executive Director of Archdiocesan Catholic Charities since 1976 […]