Prelate from Whitehorse takes over in Victoria
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Bishop Gary Gordon was installed as the 17th bishop of Victoria in St.
Andrew's Cathedral Aug. 28. He said Pope Francis has invited us to "be
missionary with our feet." Diocese of Victoria photo. |
The new shepherd of the oldest diocese west of Toronto has issued a challenge to his Vancouver Island flock: revive your apostolic dynamism! For
full story see
The B.C. Catholic website.
Also newly posted:
Vatican confirms papal trip to Turkey in November
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Demonstrators at the Israeli Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, pause for prayer
during a protest July 18 against Israel's military action in Gaza. Pope
Francis had also urged all sides to end hostilities and build peace.
CNS photo / Umit Bektas, Reuters. |
A statement released by the Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Turkey in November, where he is expected to participate in celebrations for the orthodox feast of St. Andrew. For
full story see
The B.C. Catholic website.
Rock the Mount continues to inspire
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Brother Stephen Predy, OSB, portrayed Jesus in a drama about the
multiplication of loaves and fishes during this year's Rock the Mount at
the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Prairie Messenger photo by Tim
Yaworsky (CCN). |
Youth, families and participants of all ages gathered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel west of Humboldt Aug. 16, for a day of music, enrichment, and inspiration at this year's Rock the Mount. For
full story see
The B.C. Catholic website.
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