Prelate gives talk on spirituality

Bishop Hagemoen shares his vocation story

Bishop Mark Hagemoen of Mackenzie - Fort Smith (centre) stands among a group of men who came to hear him speak at St. James's Parish. Joshua Tng / The B.C. Catholic.

Bishop Mark Hagemoen shared the story of his journey to the priesthood Jan. 16 at St. James's Church in Abbotsford. The talk drew more than 150 men. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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As Pope Francis said Mass on the feast of the Presentation, the day the Year for Consecrated Life concluded, he reminded religious men and women of their call to be "custodians of wonder" as they promote a culture of encounter with Christ. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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