Archdiocesan charisms to mingle at Surrey parish

Abbot John Braganza, OSB, of Westminster Abbey will give the keynote speech

A sign for the Sant'Egidio Community is seen as Pope Francis arrives for a Pentecost prayer vigil with members of Catholic lay movements in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 18. An estimated 200,000 people from 150 movements attended the vigil. CNS photo / Paul Haring.

Pope Francis commended about 200,000 members of Catholic lay movements at a gathering on the eve of Pentecost. The Vancouver archdiocese is now preparing a similar, albeit much smaller, assembly. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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