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The aim of these pages is to highlight the
importance of welcome in our parishes/pastoral areas
and to explore ways in which our communities can
further develop an attitude of acceptance and
inclusiveness to all. |
As
Christians, welcome is at the heart of all that we do.
Over
the last few years many of our parishes have done much to ensure
that they are places that are welcoming and inclusive to all.
The response to both the Diocesan Pastoral Plan and the
Listening 2004 process, affirmed this good practice yet at the
same time recognised that in some areas, more could be done
especially for those who felt marginalized.
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Welcome is to be the very heartbeat of the faith community. Then we
will be an effective sign of God in the world,
making the Good News known.
Donal Harrington
The
Welcoming Parish p33
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