The invitation of Pope Francis to “Go out!”

Two hundred thousand Christians from a variety of ecclesial movements, associations and lay organizations gather in dialogue with Pope Francis. Maria Voce's message: The Focolare is committed to offering a courageous and joyful testimony of Christian life.

Love of Neighbor in the Spirituality of Unity

Focolare's annual gathering offers youth and adults an experience of how life is transformed when love and unity are at its core. Here are some of the upcoming Mariapolises.

To find out more visit focolare.us, or contact the Focolare center nearest you. See 'read more' for dates and locations.

United States

• Southwest -July 4 (6pm) – 7 (9am) Concordia University, Austin, Texas Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla - More Information
• Midwest -July 12 (evening) – 16 (after lunch) Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana - More Information
• Northeast -July 12 (noon) – 14 (4pm) Mariapolis Luminosa, Hyde Park, New York Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla
• West Coast -July 25 (after lunch) – 28 (after lunch)
  University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), Santa Barbara, California Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla - More Information
• Southeast - May 24-27 Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla
  August 30 – September 2 Lakewood Retreat, Brooksville, Florida Esta dirección electrónica esta protegida contra spambots. Es necesario activar Javascript para visualizarla More Information

Read more to find out about Mariapolis in Canada, the Caribbean, Australia and more!

Nearly 500 people attended the eventthat was held at the Sheraton Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. They came from North America, Santo Domingo, Australia and Europe. An additional thousand participants were linked up via internet.

You are invited to: Expo 2013: Building a renewed humanity!

April 27-28, 2013 @ Sheraton O'Hare Airport Hotel, Chicago

LEARN more and Watch Live!!  @  Expo2013.US

Join us in creating a dynamic event that will serve as an example of unity, putting the person at the center of human endeavor, and a foundation for future collaboration.

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Jorge Mario Bergoglio, in his first greeting as bishop of Rome, already indicates what will be a few of the priorities of his pontificate.

The election of Pope Francis is a great sign that shows continuity with what Benedict XVI left to the church when he resigned the ministry of bishop of Rome. I saw continuity because in choosing the name Francis, for the first time in church history, the new pope has evidently wanted to place his ministry in that prophetic light given by the evangelical witness of Francis of Assisi.

On February 11th the Pope announced his resignation from the petrine ministry. The Pope's words and gesture have brought about a great echo from the whole world.

On behalf of the Focolare Movement, the president Maria Voce also sent the Holy Father a message of affection and gratitude:

LUMINOSA AWARD FOR UNITY 2012

NEARLY 1 MILLION SERVED: 45 YEARS DEDICATED TO DIGNIFYING IMMIGRATION

Award recognizes the Catholic Charities Spanish Catholic Center of Washington
for 45 years of service to the city’s diverse immigrant population,
bringing them together and helping them give back to the community