Catholic Connection – October 17, 2023 – Hr 2
Guest host Vanessa Denha Garmo talks with Maureen Flynn about the 31st International Week of Prayer and Fasting starting Oct. 20th. Damien O’Connor promotes a new video series by the Knights of Columbus.
Segment 1 – Intro and News
Segment 2 & 3 – The 31st International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The 31st International Week of Prayer and Fasting goes from October 20th to the 28th. It is a virtual conference with many wonderful speakers such as Bishop Emeritus Robert Baker, Fr. Timothy Byerley, Ted Flynn, Sr. Deirdre Byrne, and more! Maureen Flynn is the coordinator of the event and she joins us today to discuss this and related issues. Click here for more information.
Segment 4 & 5 – Knights of Columbus video series: “Into the Breach: The Mission of the Family”
“The Mission of the Family is a dynamic new video series that proclaims the truth and beauty of the Catholic vision of marriage and family life in the modern world.” Damien O’Connor joins Vanessa to tell us all about it. Click here for details.
Damien O’Connor was hired by the Knights of Columbus in the fall of 2017 as the Director of Catholic Information Service. In 2018 he was promoted to Senior Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation for the Fraternal Mission Department. In 2021, he was promoted to Vice President of Evangelization & Faith Formation. His primary responsibilities include developing programs to position the Knights of Columbus as the premier Catholic organization committed to strengthening Catholic family life and men’s spirituality.
