Students learn importance of mercy and leadership

St. Helen's Elementary hosts second annual conference designed to form leaders of tomorrow

Nadia Piperni (back row, left) stands with St. Helen's students and fellow educators Erin Callaway (back row, centre) and Sarah Ruggier (back row, right). Piperni hopes other elementary schools will consider hosting the conference in the future. Diana Silva / Special to The B.C. Catholic.

Mercy is a corporeal concept, rather than just a concept, Father Bryan Duggan told a conference of leadership groups from elementary schools. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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