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2/16/10

Winter Olympics Provide Opportunity for Promoting Religious Vocations
A Catholic Seminarian and a Franciscan Sister use the Olympic Games as an invitation to evangelize and share their response to the call of the Lord to serve Him in His Church. From Catholic.org.

Former U.S. Speedskater now a nun 
Twelve years ago at the Winter Olympics in Nagano , a 17-year-old speedskating prodigy named Kirstin Holum was tapped for future greatness. From CathNewsUSA.

Olympic torch ignites seminarian's soul
The Olympic spark has been ignited within the soul of Vancouver seminarian Noel Oco, one of those carrying the Olympic torch through Vancouver prior to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. From the Canada Western Catholic Reporter.

Flying Nun: Sister Skydives for Haiti
The head of St. Agnes Academy in Houston , Texas took up a daring challenge on behalf of the people of earthquake-ravaged Haiti From CBN.com.

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Don't miss out on the three annual vocations celebrations for 2010, all of which fall within the Year of the Priest as established by Pope Benedict XVI:

  • National Vocation Awareness Week: Jan. 10-16
  • World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life: Feb. 7
  • World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 25

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Serrans get a boost in their mission during Pope Benedict XVI's proclaimed "Year for Priests"! Read about the jubilee year here and watch this space for special resources and prayers.


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