ONTARIO CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OF DIACONATE LEADERS
ANNUAL CONVOCATION, JUNE 6-8, 2008, SUDBURY, ONTARIO
SUMMARY OF MEETING
On June 6-8, 2008, OCADL gathered in picturesque Villa Loyola, just a 5 minute drive on the outskirts of Sudbury, Ontario for our 7th Annual Convocation of Diaconate Leaders and their wives. Our theme for the convocation was
“The Spiritual Charisms for Diaconate Leaders”
Additional information about OCADL and the Convocation appears in the webpage “ABOUT OCADL”, and in various “News” items listed below.
Friday Sessions
On Friday evening, after registration, OCADL president, Dcn. Bob Probert (Pembroke) led us in an opening gathering prayer, which included Paul’s first epistle to Timothy, Chapter 4, verses 14 to 16, and communal evening prayer. Then, Dcn. Bob introduced the rest of the OCADL Executive, consisting of Executive Director Dan Murphy (Toronto), Past President Charlie Johnston (Thunder Bay), and President-Elect George Newman (St. Catharines). Secretary/Treasurer Rick Mclellan (Ottawa) could not attend as his Diocese was ordaining permanent deacons on this weekend.
Dcns. Murphy, Johnston, Probert, Newman - OCADL Executive 2007-08
Finally, Dcn. Bob introduced our workshop director, Deacon Armand Danis from Thunder Bay Diocese. Dcn. Armand has an extensive background in the area of spiritual gifts, and is involved in related work at the national and international levels.
Deacon Danis instructing on Charisms of the Spirit at OCADL 2008
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