Student symposium highlights social justice efforts

High-school and college students share ideas about reaching ill, elderly, homeless, and disabled

High school students check in for the Voices of Hope, a day-long symposium at Corpus Christi College. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.

One hundred high-school and college students gathered at Corpus Christi College to discuss dignity and social justice Feb. 24. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.


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