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QUINQUENNIAL CONGRESS XVII, PITTSBURGH, PA * U.S. SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER |
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Congress Votes to Affirm SFO Commitment to Transforming Racism, Exclusion |
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Procession Of Cultures A procession of cultures, with native dress from around the world, kicks off the 17th Quinquennial Congress in Pittsburgh, PA. Ohio Bishop Daniel Conlon is celebrant for the opening mass. more |
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'Know Your Own Cultural Iceberg' Keynote speaker Fr. Eric Law paints his message of multi-cultural sensitivity with Franciscan brushstrokes, and asks Congress attendees to look below the surface at their own cultural icebergs. more |
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Communication Styles May Differ Know yourself, foster respectful communication, and be aware of different styles of communication, Fr. Eric Law observes. Sharing opens the door to learning about yourself as well as others. more |
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Syro-Malabar Mass Caps Day An Indian, Syro-Malabar Rite mass caps a second afternoon of small group discussions exploring cultural insights as a people of faith. Fr. Peter Verrickkanakudy, OFM Cap., is the celebrant. more |
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Festival Gets Rousing Ovations An evening Cultural Festival erupts into one rousing ovation after another, with Native American, India, and Korean performances. It is sponsored by NAFRA Multicultural Committee. more |
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A 'Q' Journal: Daily Impressions Vickie Klick, SFO, shares the impact that the Quinquennial had in her daily journal, and thinks this is the best "Q" of the three she attended. more |
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Patti Normile, SFO, on treasuring care-giving. Ron Pihokker, SFO, on stories in catechesis. Ed Shirley, SFO, on midwifing Christ. Javier Orozco, SFO, on Francis and secular life. |
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Archbishop Says: We Need SFOs A Franciscan Byzantine Archbishop celebrates mass, and calls on Secular Franciscans to live the charism of Francis. "The church needs you!" he says. more |
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Standing Ovation Caps Fest Part II Cultural Festival Part II offers scenic, dance and musical splendor ranging from the Philippines and Vietnam to Mexico and Italy. The audience gives a standing ovation. more |
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Power Analysis Helps Dialogue A “ power analysis” is a good tool to use to enter into dialogue, Fr. Eric Law notes in his third and final keynote address of the Quinquennial Congress. more |
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Spanish Liturgy Spotlights Peace A mass filled with Hispanic song, rhythm and culture caps the final evening of the Quinquennial Congress on Saturday, July 7, with a focus on being a people of peace. more |
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SFOs Enhance 'Q' With Talents A behind-the-scenes report: 1. Q theme song (hear it) 2. Q logo design. 3. Giant Q quilt to travel. 4. St. Elizabeth painting. 5. Q planners. more |