Jun 3 - Archbishop to celebrate ‘Humanae Vitae’ Mass

Archbishop Raymond L. Burke will celebrate the 38th annual Humanae Vitae Mass, 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, Lindell Boulevard and Newstead Avenue in the Central West End.

The Mass, planned by the archdiocesan Office of Natural Family Planning, marks the anniversary of the papal encyclical "Humanae Vitae (Of Human Life)." A dinner reception will follow in nearby Boland Hall.

Written by Pope Paul VI in 1968, "Humanae Vitae" reaffirmed the Church’s teaching against artificial contraception. The Church’s position has not wavered since the encyclical.

Reservations for the dinner are required by Monday, May 29. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-11, with a maximum family charge of $36. Payment is at the door. To register or for more information, call the Office of Natural Family Planning at (314) 997-7576 or Cory and Todd Grizzle at (636) 916-5684.