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Charismatic Renewal 50th Jubilee Celebrations

The diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal Office will host 50th jubilee celebrations in both Brooklyn and Queens this fall.

In Brooklyn, the celebration will be held Saturday, Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SS. Simon and Jude parish, Gravesend. “Called to be My Witnesses” (Acts 1:8) will be the theme. The guest speaker will be Father Bill Halbing, and music will be provided by Revelation 23 and People of Praise.

In Queens, the celebration is planned for Saturday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Sebastian parish, Woodside.
“You Will Receive Power When the Holy Spirit Comes Upon You” (Acts 1:8) will be the theme. The scheduled speakers are Maria Vida and Msgr. Joseph Malagreca, and music will be provided by the Filipino Charismatic Ministry, lead by Butch and Antoinette Nunez.

For more details, contact the diocesan Charismatic Renewal Office at 718-377-4101