'Christ and Cascadia' conference to come to Seattle

Academics to talk about faith and culture

Patricia O'Connell Killen.

A group of pastors and academics will convene in Seattle to discuss the unique challenges facing Christians in B.C., Oregon, and Washington. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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