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"Christ Speaks In the City" Series to Launch Spring Lectures Lunchtime Lectures for the Young Professionals in Boston

Brighton, MA - The "Christ Speaks In The City" Lunchtime Lecture Series for young professionals in Boston launches its Spring series this Thursday, March 1st at the Old State House, located in the financial district, from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Thursday's event, the second of four this year, is hosted by the Archdiocese of Boston Vocations Office.

"The first round of lectures was a huge success, drawing hundreds of young professionals of Boston to celebrate their faith and to seek answers to pressing questions they have about Christ and the Church," said Vocations Director Fr. Dan Hennessey.

"Just as we had in the Fall series, the next group of lecturers are exceptional speakers with a wide knowledge and love of the Church and the faith we live as Catholics," said Assistant Vocations Director Fr. Michael.

The "Christ Speaks In The City" Spring 2007 Lunchtime Lecture Series Schedule:
Thursday, March 1, 2007: Very Rev. Richard EriksonVicar General and Moderator of the Curia in the Archdiocese of BostonLt. Colonel in the United States Air ForceServed as a Military Chaplain in Iraq Catholic Author Topic: Following Christ Wherever He Leads: Reflections on Ministry on the Frontlines of Iraq and Boston
Thursday, March 22, 2007: Jo Tango Venture Capital Investor Yale, Harvard Business School Helped start Boston Catholic Men's Conference Topic: Making Time for God
Thursday, April 26, 2007:Kerri Marmol Married Mother of two children Member of the Community of San't Egidio Helped found a "School of Peace" for children in Jamaica Plain Helped found a "School of the Gospel" for adults in Allston Topic: "My Yoke is Easy": The Joy of living the Gospel in Prayer and Friendship with the Poor.
Thursday, May 24, 2007: Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley Topic: The Power of the Eucharist
PLACE: Old State House 206 Washington St. Boston, Ma. 02108 TIME: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
BACKGROUND: A light lunch will be provided. The "Christ Speaks in the City" Lecture Series is an event hosted by the Vocation Office of the Archdiocese of Boston in the heart of Downtown Boston's Financial Center.

The main goal is to invite people to ask the major questions for which Christ and His Church are the answer. The Lectures feature speakers who are recognized for their extraordinary witness to the faith. Lectures are free to the public. For more information Contact the Vocation Office 617-746-5949 www.vocationsboston.org