2004 Serra International Convention   +   June 24 - 27 General Sessions

Friday, June 25, 2004 - Keynote

The Effect of Cultural Diversity on Vocations in the Catholic Church

The challenges of multiculturalism in the Church

The experiences of the Holy Father in his travels to nearly 100 countries with significant Catholic populations

What has been learned from the Continental Vocation Congressese held in South America, Europe and North America?

What can be learned from the common and disparate experiences of local churches?

What approaches carry the most hope for vocation ministry today?

A Confluence of Cultures - A Source of Healing and Hope for the Church

What can be learned from scripture about cultural diversity's impact on evangelization?

John Paul II's thesis that evangelization and inculturation are not necessarily antithetical - one can best spread the One True Faith by building on whatever is true and good in various cultures and subcultures.

Why does multiculturalism have its detractors among orthodox Catholics?

Should diversity of languages and color be celebrated as a gift of God?

What impact should cultural diversity have on Catholic organizations such as Serra?

The Effect of Cultural Diversity on Vocations in the Catholic Church

The concept of divine culture - the union between divinity and humanity.

Bridging cultures - what can be learned from scripture and tradition?

What are the strong and hopeful images of water as the source of life and love in scripture?

As Serrans gather together at the confluence of the rivers of Pittsburgh, how do Serrans find strength from the image of life giving water in fulfilling their mission?