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APOSTOLIC VISITATIONS The Board of Directors of TMC has sent a letter to Bishop P. J. McGrath of the Diocese of San Jose expressing concern over the investigation of American women religious communities and the financial assessment being asked of U.S. bishops. The text of the letter can be read by clicking here.

KENYA HELP You are invited to visit the Kenya Help website by clicking on the logo on the right. Kenya Help is a sister organization dedicated to improving educational facilities in St. Francis Xavier Parish, Naivaisha, Kenya.

Fr. Tim Meier, S.J. Deploys as Army Chaplin Jesuit Father Tim Mier, a TMC member and presider, has volunteered to serve the spiritual needs of military service members. Fr. Tim has just completed a tour in Iraq. His next assignment is with UN/US peacekeeping forces in Kosovo.   Captain Tim's Blog: http://cptdrfrtim.blogspot.com/

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TMC Mission and Goals Members of The Thomas Merton Center strive to develop a spirituality based on Jesus Christ's message of love, compassion and forgiveness and to live his message in today's world. The TMC community seeks to attract those who are on a quest for a deeper spiritual life and invite them to share in this vision. Goals To foster a variety of ways by which Catholics and others may develop a deeper spiritual relationship with Jesus Christ and, through him, with God. To augment, support and lead the development of ecumenical spirituality, bringing together Christians and non-Christians in areas of common interest and values. To build a lay community based on inclusivity and consensus. To develop and enhance the faith life of families.   Model of Thomas Merton Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk of the Cistercian Abbey of Gethsemani near Bardstown, Kentucky. Merton was internationally known for his religious profundity and insightful reflection, his interest in interfaith and social action work on the problems and possibilities of the world. Merton's courageous spirituality was the model for what we intend to do and be at The Thomas Merton Center. Legal Organization The Thomas Merton Center is organized as a private, tax-exempt, non-profit, independent religious education organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of California. A Board of Directors has legal and fiduciary responsibility for the organization, accountable to the applicable state and federal laws, to its Bylaws, its Mission Statement and its registered members. Though Catholic in its origins, intent, and liturgies, The Thomas Merton Center is an independent religious educational organization, not legally affiliated with any church. Membership Membership in The Thomas Merton Center is open to everyone without restriction, as are all liturgies, retreats, and spiritual education programs. Nominal membership dues are paid annually.