John Henry Newman’s epitaph, translated into English, reads: “Out of the shadows and images into the Truth.”  With that in mind, the Newman Association of Vancouver provides a slate of speakers to elucidate issues of the day.  Lectures are held on Sunday mornings at St. Mark’s ( Oliver Room) on the UBC campus after the 9:30 morning mass.  Light refreshments are provided.  The fee is $6.  Further information can be obtained from newman_pres@hotmail.com or Joan at 604-922-0493
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Sunday, Feb 8
Lecture 2
Madame Justice Lauri Ann Fenlon, BCSC, will speak on the role of a Catholic judge in a secular world." Madame Justice Fenlon is a judge in the Supreme Court of B.C. She has developed a practice expertise in civil litigation, family law, administrative law, commercial law, privacy law, and health law.

Friday, Mar 20 (7:30pm)
to Sunday, Mar 22 (1:30pm)

Annual Retreat
The annual Newman retreat at Westminster Abbey will be directed by Scripture scholar and theologian Fr. Martin Moser, OMI, who will focus on St. John's gospel. The monks will prepare the meals. There will be Mass at the St. Clare's monastery. The fee is $175.
Call Newman President Barb Perrault at 604-929-5353
or Jack Harrigan at 604-266-2434.

Sunday, Apr 19
Journalist Trevor Lautens will speak on "The media and ethics." Mr. Lautens is from a family devoted to journalism for three generations. He has been a columnist for the North Shore News for 17 years. He is not afraid to take an unpopular stance on issues.

Sunday, May 17
The Annual General Meeting
Details are yet to be finalized.

 


 

 
   
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