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New England Faith Forum 2020 Goes Virtual

Posted on July 30, 2020 in: Events

New England Faith Forum 2020 Goes Virtual

To register, go to https://NEFaithForum2020.eventbrite.com

The 2020 New England Faith Forum has changed to become a virtual event, featuring presentations throughout the year starting on August 18.

The first takes place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. om August 18. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

Keynote speaker Julianne Stanz presents "Start With Jesus: We The Missionary People"

Storyteller, author, retreat leader, beach glass hunter, Julianne Stanz is the Director of Parish Life and Evangelization for the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. She is passionate about parish life and living a joyful Catholic faith, and is a consultant to the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization.

Julianne has been profoundly influenced by her life growing up in Ireland. She is the author of the book "Developing Disciples of Christ" and co-author with Joe Paprocki of the book "The Catechist's Backpack- Spiritual Essentials for the Journey" by Loyola Press and blogs monthly for the website "The Catechist's Journey."

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