Northeast Catholic Family Conference

Northeast Catholic Family Conference

The Northeast Catholic Family Conference will take place on Sunday, June 28 from 1 to 8 p.m. at St. Mary's Church in Waltham!

The event will feature music and programs for all adults, teens (entering Grades 9-12) and children (entering grades 1-8).

Highlights of the day include Mass with Cardinal Sean O Malley (celebrate his birthday with him), great speakers, teen program, children's program, collecting food for the hungry, great music, and a Candlelight Rosary and procession to conclude the event.

Everyone is welcome!

To register or get more information for the Family Conference go to:
www.SchoolofNazareth.org

or email Fr. Mike Harrington:

Mharrington@rcab.org

or call:

781-956-0548


God Bless you!

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