Middle East Christians flee conflict & seek stability

Good Friday prayers and special collection to support the needs of the Church in the Holy Land

Carl Hetu, national director of CNEWA Canada, speaks to about 60 people at St. Patrick's Parish Feb. 26. John Ray Catingub / Special to The B.C. Catholic.

Is it too late for Christians in the Middle East? That was the question explored in a recent seminar at St. Patrick's Parish Feb. 26. The talk aimed to promote dialogue, discussion, and action on the sensitive topic of religion and politics in the Middle East. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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