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Bishop Burns releases Pastoral Letter for Year of Faith

“Rediscover the Journey and Joy of Encountering Christ”

On the eve of October 11th, and coinciding with the opening of the Year of Faith, Bishop Edward J. Burns has released his second Pastoral Letter to the Faithful of the Diocese of Juneau, entitled “Rediscover the Journey and Joy of Encountering Christ.”

The Pastoral Letter outlines Diocesan programs for the Year of Faith, including Pastoral Visits, a Diocesan Census, Fostering Evangelization, and a Diocesan Synod set for November of 2013 in Juneau.

The document is available in digital format here “Rediscover the Journey and Joy of Encountering Christ,” or in printed format by contacting the Diocese of Juneau office at (907) 586-2227.

The Year of Faith called for by Pope Benedict XVI begins today, October 11, and coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the opening of Vatican II.

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