The Role of the Laity in the Church Today”, Gillis Centre in Edinburgh,  Saturday, 6 October. 11am and concludes at 4pm.  Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh and Catholic Truth Society, London.

Professor Helen Alvaré, a leading lay female voice in the Catholic Church, will address this one-day conference on the role of the laity in contemporary Catholicism. Helen Alvare advised the Holy See delegation to the United Nations in New York and the Pontifical Council for the Laity in Rome,  She will speak on the “Empowerment of Catholic Laity in the 21st Century” and Fergal Martin General Secretary of CTS  will explore “Vatican II’s Vision of the Lay Apostolate’.  To register contact Sr Mirjam Hugens, tel 0131 623 8902 or email Archsecretary@staned.org.uk. Tickets free, with collection to defray costs. Lunch provided. The conference begins at. All are very welcome.