Still time to register for Bishop Lucker Lecture

Registrations are still being taken for the third annual Bishop Raymond A. Lucker Lecture to be held on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at St. Mary Church in Willmar, from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The topic of this year’s lecture is “Welcomed and Welcoming” presented by Fr. Clemente Barron, C.P., a Passionist priest from San Antonio. Fr. Barron has an extensive background in Hispanic Ministry and is currently serving as the Province Vocation Director for his community.

As the population of culturally diverse Catholics increases in the Diocese of New Ulm, it is important to reflect on our own experiences of "being welcomed" so that we can become "more welcoming" to those who are new in our midst. Because of the significance of Fr. Barron’s message, there will be no charge for attending this lecture.

The evening will conclude with the presentation of the 2005 Diocesan Distinguished Service Awards which will be presented to the recipients by Bishop John C. Nienstedt.

Participants are asked to pre-register so that seating and refreshments can be planned. To register contact the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 1400 6th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073; phone: (507) 359-2966; fax: (507) 354-3667; or e-mail: dnu@dnu.org.