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Tuxtla (Agenzia Fides) – The Archdiocese of Tuxtla will celebrate “Diocesan Church Day” this April 18, as a day of thanksgiving, with the goal of “appreciating the treasure of the Catholic faith, coming together with our bishops, the only true pastors of God's people, in a sign of unity and turning to the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Mother of God and Our Mother.”
Days of prayer have been organized in each of the parishes, in order to prepare for the event on the 18th. There is also “Christian Week” being celebrated on a diocesan level, with various activities and services. Among the events planned is a Youth Catholic Music Festival, exposition of the various activities and services in the diocese for laity, families, and youth, etc. Conference topics include: “Faith in Jesus Christ”; “Marian Devotion and Advocations”; “The Encounter with Christ”; “Christ Awaits You”; “The gift of being Catholic”; “The Evangelizing Mission of the Church”; “The Apostle Paul,” and more.
The 18th will begin with a Faith Procession from 4-5pm, that will begin from four different places in the city. At 5, there will be a conference on “The gift of being Catholic.” From 6-7, there will be a Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for Catholicism in the Diocese of Tuxtla. The act will conclude with a Mass, in which the Continental Mission will be inaugurated on a diocesan level. There will also be a promulgation of the Diocesan Pastoral Plan and the announcement of a fair in honor of the Patron, Saint Mark. (RG) (Agenzia Fides 15/4/2009)
