The storm clouds parted over Winchester and radiant sunshine shone down on the beautiful St Peter’s Church for the Diocesan Evangelisation team summer social. Representatives from Caritas, the Bamenda Committee, Christian unity, Laudato Si, the Curia and the Dominican Sisters joined the evangelisation committee for an evening barbeque hosted by Father Mark Hogan and his team at Peter House.

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Networking was able to commence face to face with those who had not seen each other for a very long time due to the pandemic. The opportunity paid dividends as groups were able to share experiences, objectives and plans for Diocesan projects for the future.

 

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