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Welcome to our second all-online edition of the serraUSA magazine!
We at the USA Council hope you will enjoy this paper- and postage-free edition of the magazine, complete with the all the features and columns you would usually get in your mailbox at home. Some great things about sharing information online include more color pictures and built-in links to references made within articles.
Please scroll down for a list of this issue’s selections.
Features
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USA Council of Serra International welcomes new episcopal adviser, Bishop Peter F. Christensen We are so proud to welcome Bishop Christensen as our new spiritual leader! Find out more about him here. |
HOLY FATHER ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL YEAR FOR PRIESTS
Not since Serrans were granted a special audience with Pope John Paul II in 2000 at the Serra International Great Jubilee Pilgrimage has our organization had such a wonderful opportunity for invigorating our mission and promoting our work!
Pope Benedict XVI has declared the year from June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010 a special “Year of Priesthood.” This time period coincides with the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint John Vianney. Check out the official Vatican press release here.
World Day of Prayer for Vocations: The 46th World Day of Prayer for Vocations is May 3, 2009. Download the Holy Father’s message here and distribute for discussion to your club.
College Connection Program at Work:
Quo Vadis Days: This program has been fulfilling and effective for clubs in the Northwest U.S. Try it in your club!
Inside USAC
A greeting from new USA Council President Douglas McRoy
Are you ready for the new Serra E-STORE?
My View -- Looking ahead to the Omaha Convention by USA Council Executive Director Ed Verbeke
Club Activities
God blesses
Wichita Club hosts Sisters Appreciation Dinner
Honolulu Serrans honor priests and religious