“Vatican II: The Fiftieth Anniversary – What Difference Has It Made?” – two lectures by Father Bryan Hehir, March 12 and March 19, St. John’s Church, 7:30 p.m.
Pope John XIII announced the council in January,1959. For four consecutive years, 1962 through 1965, the 2,850 participants met each fall for ten weeks. They discussed, debated and voted on a range of issues and produced four “constitutions”, nine “decrees” and three “declarations”. Taken together, these sixteen documents had a profound impact on the church and on the spiritual lives of Catholics throughout the world. It is for much more than nostalgia that we commemorate this anniversary of Vatican II. Understanding what happened in Rome a half century ago can give us a good perspective on the challenges facing the Church today and the critical decisions that lie ahead. Fr. Hehir’s lectures will help us understand better the implications of this historic event. Please attend and bring your friends!
Adult Faith Formation Schedule
March 4, 3:00 p.m. “Faith Maps: Ten Religious Explorers, from Newman to Joseph Ratzinger”; discussion led by Sr. Evelyn Ronan March 4, 3:00 p.m.; showing of “Catholicism: A Documentary Video” followed by discussion.
March 4, 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Parish, Newton Centre; viewing of video segments of the Archdiocese Justice Convocation (2011) and discussion of Catholic social teaching.
March 6, 6:30 p.m. Program for Woman, Journey Into the Heart of Prayer in St. John’s Gospel Sr. Evelyn Ronan; Social Hall
March 8, Faith Maps, 10:00 a.m., Parish Center with John Stewart
March 8, 5:30 p.m. “Why Confirmation Matters”; discussion with Professor Liam Bergin (Visiting Scholar, Irish Studies); B.C.; Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
March 9, 7:00 p.m. Emerging Theologians Conference, “Is Vatican II Still Relevant?”; B.C., Gasson Hall, Room 100, Main Campus; Presenter: Dr. Massimo Faggioli, University of St. Thomas
St. John’s Faith Formation Commission Email: AFFC@stjohnwellesley.org
