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Young Adult Leaders Event in Calgary
Sherra Hill
Calgary, Young adults are invited to meet with social-justice leader Jean Vanier at St. Mary’s University College on Thursday, June 19th for what could be his last visit to Calgary. The almost 80-year-old founder of L’Arche, an organization that serves people with developmental disabilities, will discuss the theme ‘Choosing our future: Peace, one heart at a time’ during sessions open to young adults, ages 18 to 35. Vanier’s visit to Calgary also marks the western premiere of L’Arche Canada’s newest educational material for high school, Choosing Our Future: Senior Students in Conversation with Jean Vanier.    

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Sherra Hill
Special Events Administrator
L'Arche Calgary
(403) 571-0155 ext 19

 
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