Carmelites to expand their reach to Prince George

Bishop Jensen praises the order during his first liturgical event in Vancouver since his installation

Bishop Stephen Jensen has celebrated his first liturgical event in Greater Vancouver since he took up his post as prelate of Prince George.

Bishop Stephen Jensen of Prince George greets the faithful after Mass on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at St. Edmund's Church July 16. He has invited the Carmelites to establish their order in his diocese. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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