The John Paul II Generation Says "Thank You"

Headline Bistro ^ | 2/22/11 | Knights of Columbus

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An Opportunity for the JPII Generation to Say “Thank You” Knights of Columbus to deliver letters in gratitude for Pope John Paul II at May 1 beatification With the beatification of John Paul II scheduled for May 1, HeadlineBistro.com is inviting the young people who grew up with him as pope – the members of the “JPII Generation” – to say “thank you” to the late Holy Father. From now until April 27, Headline Bistro, a popular news website for Catholics – and an initiative of the Knights of Columbus – is collecting written submissions from Catholic young adults who are grateful for the life and legacy of Pope John Paul II. The letters will be brought to the beatification by Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, who will be in attendance at the ceremonies. The expressions of thanks can be submitted through www.HeadlineBistro.com/jpii and must be 500 words or less. Submissions accepted can be viewed at www.HeadlineBistro.com/jpii. For more information, contact Matthew St. John at matthew.st.john@kofc.org.

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THE JOHN PAUL II GENERATION, LOST THE FAITH:

+-5% of European Catholics go to mass (95% lost the faith)

Birth rates in Catholic countries in Europe are the lowest in the world (contraceptive use)

The few Catholics that go to mass, know little about the teachings of the Church

In Brazil, the largest Catholic country in the world, more Protestants go to their services that Catholics (7%)

In Brazil, the priesthood is known as a aberrosexual profession.