14th All American Council
- 07/17/05
New Britain goes to Toronto as delegates and observers participate in the 14th All American Council, July 17-22, 2005.
Fr. John speaking with Fr. Andrew Diehl, Coaldale, PA
Meeting up with old friends.
"Current" New Britain meets up with "past" New Britain
Liturgical services were memorable.
Matushka Elizabeth sings in the trio at liturgy.
Juliana Dresko receives the Body and Blood of Christ.
Enjoying the continental breakfast after liturgy.
Father John makes the same point we live by in New Britain.
Father John presents the "Fair Share" resolution on giving.
Someone is having a lot of fun with the work set before them!
Father visits with old friend Bishop Benjamin.
More socializing at breakfast.
Observers also participated in the workshops.
A plenary session — almost 500 clergy and lay delegates voted.
Let's see....carry the two....plus seven...."
The banquet served over 1,500 people.
In addition to other work, Fr. John monitored workshops each day.
There was also a chance to get out for dinner (this was Italian).
Visiting with Matushka Bev Gori.
We must have been boring Paul...... or just ANOTHER late night!
Wednesday afternoon was actually free, and we saw some of Toronto (this is the base of the Space Needle).