Hindu Catholic Dialogue Commemorative Brochure 20150523

Author(s): United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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INDIAN AMERICAN CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION
WASHINGTON, D.C
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A 501 c (3) Organization of Catholics from the Indian subcontinent India *Bangladesh * Pakistan #Sri Lanka
Established-1993 www.icacusa.org
The Indian American Catholic Association (IACA) was founded in 1993 to build a united community based on our strong Catholic faith and to showcase the rich religious and cultural diversity that we bring from the Indian subcontinent to our adopted land. We wanted our children to learn their faith traditions that have been practiced by our Catholic ancestors for over two millennia in the Indian subcontinent. IACA is represented by over 15 Catholic communities from the subcontinent as well as the Eastern rites - Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara churches. As the membership of IACA has grown over the years, so also have the number and variety of our activities. Here are some highlights: • Built an oratory to Our Lady of Good Health, Vailankanni at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in
Washington, DC (1997) and hold an annual pilgrimage, monthly devotions, and prayer services at the Basilica regularly since 1997 Raised and distributed (through Catholic Charities, the Red Cross and other international organizations) well over $300,000 for disaster relief in the U.S. (Hurricane Katrina and Super storm Sandy); in India (cyclones in Orissa, tsunami in Tamil Nadu, earthquakes in Maharashtra and Gujarat), and other countries (tsunami in Sri Lanka and earthquakes in Indonesia, Haiti, and Japan) Regularly volunteer in social service programs in Washington DC
Organize a variety of youth leadership building programs, sponsor youth participation in religious and socio-economic projects • Since 2000, work with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and several east coast dioceses in promoting diversity in faith practices,
training pastoral agents involved in ministry with Asian and Pacific communities, and in implementing the pastoral document "Asian and Pacific Presence: Harmony in Faith" Founding member of the Asian Pacific Catholic Network (APCN) that brings together over 20 Asian and Pacific Catholic groups for prayer, youth training, and Asian Catholic cultural events on a regular basis
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ISHINGE Sri Siva Vishnu Temple
6905 Cipriano Road, Lanham MD 20706
Tel: (301) 552-3335 Fax: (301) 552-1204 E-Mail: ssvt@ssvt.org Web Site: http://www.ssyt.org
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A Religious & Cultural Landmark in Washington Metropolitan Area
One of the largest Hindu Temples in USA. It seamlessly incorporates Mayan, Pallava, Vijayanagara, Kerala and South Canara styles of temple architecture. Pujas performed everyday as per Saiva Agama, Pancharathra Agama, Kerala Tantric and Madhwa traditions. Major deities are modeled after Deities in famous temples of India. The only temple in Western hemisphere with sanctified 18 Holy Steps for Lord Ayyappa. A major center for carnatic music and traditional South Indian dances. Most visiting artists from India are invited to perform on SSVT stage. SSVT's "local artists” series provides a platform to local musicians and dancers who have blossomed into renowned artists. SSVT volunteers are active in community work. For twenty years, SSVT youth have been preparing 1,500 sandwiches every month to be served in homeless shelters. SSVT volunteers have been preparing meals in DC Central Kitchen since 2007. Weekend seminars on topic of religious significance. Also, classes on Sunday mornings for children and young adults to familiarize them with Hindu scrptures. School students and inter-faith groups are welcome to visit the temple. Please contact: Sasi Menon, Vice Chair (operations) at sasi_20903@yahoo.com or (202) 528-7564.
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