The 2019 Atlantic Gathering of the Region's CFPC Representatives

The Canadian Federation of Presbyteral Councils Representatives from the dioceses of Atlantic Canada met during the week right after Easter in the great city of Halifax. This time was chosen in direct connnection to the Atlantic Episcopal Assembly. The AEA graciously makes time for an encounter with the priest-representatives of their region whenever they hold their regional assembly. At least, that has been the tradition that has developed over the last number of years. 

The Federation Representatives take the opportunity of gathering for at least two days to pray together and discuss the matters that are of concern to them and the many priests that they represent. The CFPC National President Fr. Michael Kwiatkowski attends and reports on the Federation and the upcoming National Assembly, but it is the Vice-President Fr. Ed Terry that organizes and chairs the gathering. They also discussed and planned a general gathering of all clergy of the Atlantic Region that will soon be happing in the area. 



In the course of their discussions they also prepare the topics that they would like to raise with their Bishops. The Topics may include the raising of concerns and the propoal of ideas, but also the posing of queries regarding pastoral challeges for which they seek guidance. His Grace, Archbishop Anthony Mancini of Halifax, the President of the Assembly chaired the special gathering. The Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, M. R. Luigi Bonazzi was also present. The CFPC Representatives left very saitsfied with the encounter that went way beyond the allotted time.