‘Fortnight for Freedom’: A clarion call for the protection of religious liberty

To Clergy, Religious and Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:
    The bishops of the United States are calling all Catholics to observe a Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. This time of prayer begins on the vigil of the Feasts of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, who were courageous in living their faith and suffered martyrdom under the reign of King Henry VIII, and concludes on July 4th, Independence Day, a day to give thanks to God for the many gifts we have been given here in the United States. In particular, Catholics are asked to become more aware of the issue of religious liberty and to bring this intention to prayer. It is also a fitting time for us to pray as we approach the national, state and local elections in November.