Clergy recollection on Pope’s ‘poor Church’ set

MANILA – Who says priests don’t need to prepare for the papal visit?As its contribution to the forthcoming 2015 visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis,” the Clergy Discernment Group (CDG) isholding a one-day recollection for the clergy on Jan. 5, Monday, 8and00 a.m. to 4and00 p.m. at the Cubao Diocesan Pastoral Center, Lantana St. Cubao, Quezon City. The main speaker and discussant for the theme A Poor Church at the Service of the Poor, the Heart of Francis” will be Fr. Gerard Francisco P. Timoner III, OP.Cebu Archdiocese Jose Palma, D.D. and Fr. Pete Montallana, Indigenous Peoples’ apostolate coordinator of the Prelature of Infanta will also give their reflections on My Journey towards a Poor Church for the Poor.”Interested parties may email and//www.cbcpnews.com/papalvisit/nationalclergydiscernment2009@gmail.com nationalclergydiscernment2009@gmail.com or fax no. (02)584-3190 for more details on how to register.Registration deadline is on Dec. 29.The event is free, but the organizers would appreciate donations to support the group’s plans and activities.The Secretariat may also answer queries through mobile number 0943-316-3214 (Inday/Tony/Susan).(CBCPNews)