Unity in Diversity

The Focolare Movement, present everywhere in the world, is a vast and varied family. It began in 1943 during the Second World War as a current of spiritual and social renewal.‘A people born from the Gospel,’ is how it was defined by its founder Chiara Lubich (1920-2008), a charismatic and significant woman of the 20th century.Its purpose: to work cooperatively to build a more united world, following the inspiration of Jesus’ prayer to the Father ‘May they all be one’ (Jn 17:21), respecting and valuing diversity. It focuses on dialogue as a method, has a constant commitment to building bridges and relationships of fraternity among individuals, peoples and cultural worlds.Persons of every age, vocation, religion, conviction and culture belong to the Focolare.

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In commemoration of Chiara Lubich's 8th Anniversary, the Focolare Movement and the UST Youth for a United World Club is presenting Unity in Diversity, an interreligious conference.
The panel will feature the Most Reverend Joseph Fiorenza, the Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston, Imam Qasim Ahmed from the Islamic Learning Institute, Rabbi Steve Morgen from Congregation Beth Yeshurun and Therese Lee from the co-director of the Focolare Southwest Region.
There will be a Catholic Mass at 6:00 p.m. in St. Basil's Chapel celebrated by Archbishop Fiorenza.
The conference will start at 7:00 p.m. in Jones Hall with light refreshments.

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