Vatican II at 60

Bishops from around the world gather at St. Peter’s Basilica for a session of the Second Vatican Council.
Bishops from around the world gather at St. Peter’s Basilica for a session of the Second Vatican Council. (photo: Lothar Wolleh / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0)

When Pope St. John XXIII opened the Second Vatican Council on Oct. 11, 1962, he expressed a confident trust that, “in the light of this Council,” the Church would gain in spiritual riches “to face the future without fear.” This special Register Symposium will not only look back to the origins and activities of the Council, but will also take stock of its continued relevance in our present ecclesial moment — and its significance for the Church’s future.

Pastor

Mary Magdalene Church, an inclusive Church in the Catholic tradition, is seeking a full-time pastor. We are located in the village of East Rochester in Upstate New York. We are a small, yet steadily growing progressive community that values acceptance and welcome to ALL who come, taking seriously the call of Jesus to LOVE one another.