Publié le: Thu, May 5th, 2011

Anne, A Lay Apostle

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Anne, A Lay Apostle

Article by Gary L. Singer

What exactly is, a lay apostle? Wikipedia notes references to lay apostolate as a group of non-ordained people along with some who are consecrated, “who exercise a ministry in cooperation with the Catholic Church”. That seems innocuous enough. The lay apostles function with the blessing of the diocese, adding to the sum total of those willing and able to provide help in some fashion within the region they live. Often, lay apostles lend their specialized skills in medicine, hospice or childcare, technology or whatever is needed most. They may or may not be funded by their local church. These groups did not just spring up recently. In fact, it turns out they have been around for hundreds of years in some form or another. But, it wasn’t until the 2nd Vatican Council in 1965 that they received official church recognition by decree.

“Direction For Our Times”, is one such lay apostolate with offices in Illinois and

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