Gifts for the Kingdom 2008

The Office of Catholic Formation, Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington, invites all interested parties, regardless of religion, to attend this year’s Gifts for the Kingdom to be held Saturday, October 11th at St. Michael’s College in Colchester.

Dorothy Barewicz, Diocesan Director of Catholic Formation, says: “The Word of God is for all God’s people, and I would hope that many will come to participate in this day’s events and to celebrate “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.” All are welcome!”

This day begins at 9:00AM with Holy Mass celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Salvatore R. Matano, Bishop of Burlington, who will also deliver a special homily.

Mass will be followed by a Keynote Presentation from the Bishop of LaCrosse, Wisconsin: His Excellency Jerome E. Lesticki. The theme for the conference is: “The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church.”

Workshops will be offered in the afternoon, concluding with prayer at 3PM.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For Further Information
Please Contact:
Gloria J. Gibson
Director of Communications
Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington
(802) 658-6110, Ext. 1300
GGibson@vermontcatholic.org

September 15th, 2008