Wednesday Weekly December 3, 2014 Print Version
1. Northern Catholic News
The winter edition of the Northern Catholic News will be ready for distribution by the afternoon of Friday, December 5th. Out of town parishes are asked to please contact Esperanza Vezina, Receptionist at 250-964-4424 in advance if they are able to pick up on their materials on or after this date. Any material for parishes outside of Prince George that cannot be picked up will be sent out by Greyhound.
2. Confirmation 2015
It is anticipated the Confirmation schedule will be lighter this year due to the change in Confirmation age. Pastors are reminded that they are to contact the Bishop directly to organize a date if their parishes have candidates eligible for Confirmation. Thank you.
3. The Year for Consecrated Life
The Year of Consecrated Life began on November 29, 2014 with a Prayer Vigil in the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome, and will end on February 2, 2016, with the celebration of the World Day for Consecrated Life. The opening of the Year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Perfectae Caritatis, the Second Vatican Council Decree on the Adaptation and Renewal of Religious Life, promulgated on October 28, 1965. The Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life has released a logo and theme for the Year, together with a letter to consecrated men and women, entitled “Rejoice”.
The logo, theme and explanation of the logo are available on the Congregation’s website at:
The message from the Congregation is available on its website at http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/ccscrlife/documents/rc_con_ccscrlife_doc_20140202_rallegratevi-lettera-consacrati_en.html
4. Annual Diocesan Appeal Update
