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Newman's Bookshoppe in Kalamazoo, MI is a Catholic Apostolate dedicated to promoting the fullness of the Catholic faith through a wide selection of faithfully Catholic books in theology, philosophy, and literature, as well as a variety of sacred art and music. With a mission rooted in fidelity to the Catholic Faith and evangelization, Newman's Bookshoppe relies on the generosity of the faithful and all people of goodwill to support their mission of proclaiming the truth of Jesus Christ in joyful adherence to the Magisterium.Generated from the website

Founded in 1894, Dominican Sisters of the Grand Rapids Diocese is an independent congregation. Dominican Sisters are authorized to change from cloistered nuns to active-contemplative status, legally from Nuns to Sisters. The congregation offers various services and programs for the impoverished class, children and women. It operates the St. John's Home, a diocesan institution for the care of orphans. Dominican Sisters provided a wide range of social work and health care activities through its ministries within the Dominican Chapel. It offers various membership options, such as vowed membership, nonvowed associations and Dominician volunteers. Dominican Sisters operates from the city of Grand Rapids in Michigan.

Founded in 1990, Acton Institute is a nonprofit organization organizing religious, political and business seminars aimed at educating religious leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, university professors and academic researchers. The institute has several publications, including a monthly current affairs and public policy journal in print and online. Its journal called Religion and Liberty discusses religious, political, economic, literary and cultural issues. Its program called the Acton University offers a four-day exploratory session of the intellectual foundations of a free society. Acton organizes various student conferences and offers awards and scholarships as well. The organization s community outreach program publishes transcripts and tapes of guest speakers. Acton Institute is based in Grand Rapids, Mich.