December 2014
Feature
Family and community
The Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops convened by Pope Francis on marriage and family during October begins a year of deep reflection for the Church.
This reflection will continue in the lead-up to part two of the Assembly in October 2015.
Advent and the Christmas celebration of the Holy Family bring special attention to the significance of our families and communities.
Wel-Com offers invited contributions with a variety of viewpoints and encounters about what family means in Aotearoa New Zealand today.
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