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Dear brothers and
sisters,
You
are cordially
invited to a
Franciscan family
gathering to be held
at Loyola University
in New Orleans from
July 2nd
to July 7th,
2002.
Every five
years Secular
Franciscans get
together for a
family reunion.
Those of you
who have attended
the past Congresses,
or the All
Commissions
Conference, have
celebrated the
wonderful spirit
that was present,
the best part of
which was being with
brothers and sisters
from all over the
country.
I am looking
forward to being
with you all again
next year at our 16th
annual Quinquennial
Congress.
Those of you
who have never
experienced such a
gathering are in for
a treat.
Loyola
University is a
wonderful facility,
and all of the
buildings are fully
air-conditioned.
It is located
in the beautiful
Garden District of
New Orleans.
The cuisine,
which will be
provided by the
Marriott Hotel
chain, offers a
variety of food to
fit all tastes and
diets.
The buildings
that we will use are
very close to one
another.
Eucharistic
Liturgies will be
celebrated on campus
at Holy Name of
Jesus Church.
Vans will be
available for those
who need on-campus
transportation.
New
Orleans is a unique
city with a unique
personality.
It is a very
Catholic city.
Optional
tours are being
planned for one of
the afternoons.
You may wish
to come a few days
early, or stay
later, to take time
to tour the Crescent
City.
For those of
you who wish to
spend additional
time in New Orleans,
make a note on the
registration form,
and tourist
information will be
mailed to you.
Friars,
Poor Clares, and
Religious Sisters
are receiving
special invitations
to join us in
celebration of the
family of Saint
Francis and Saint
Clare.
This is a
time for family
unity, for
life-giving union
with all members of
our Franciscan
Family.
I
urge regional and
local fraternity
ministers to help
promote the
Quinquennial
Congress at every
opportunity,
especially during
the time of your
fraternity
gatherings.
Our goal
should be to have as
many fraternities as
possible from each
region attend.
Click
here
to print a
registration form.
I ask you to
please send in your
deposit soon.
Loyola has
contracted with us
to accommodate up to
five hundred people.
God
gave us all brothers
and sisters.
This is an
opportunity for us
to celebrate that
wonderful family
relationship.
Peace and
every good thing,
for you and yours.
William
Wicks, SFO, National
Minister
Congress Fraternities
composed of ten to
twelve Franciscans
will explore the
themes of the daily
topics as shown
below.
Special
speakers, homilies,
and reflections at
the liturgies will
provide insights
into the daily
themes to inspire
sharing by each
Congress fraternity.
Wednesday, July 3
Transformation
“Who
Are We as
Franciscans –The
Challenge”
“Who Are
We as Secular
Franciscans”
Thursday, July 4
Apostleship
“What Do
we Do as Secular
Franciscans”
Friday, July 5
Unity
“Joined
Together in Unity as
Franciscans”
Saturday, July 6
“Celebrate
Diversity in
Mission”
·
Workshops on Thursday Afternoon
·
Concert Thursday Night
·
Optional Tours of New Orleans and environs on Friday
afternoon
·
New Orleans Celebration on Saturday Afternoon
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