Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter

Year of Consecrated Life

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter

Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter

To All Consecrated People on the Occasion of the Year of Consecrated Life

By Pope Francis

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Pope Francis released an Apostolic Letter on November 21, 2014, Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It looks at the purpose and expectations for the Year of Consecrated Life. The year started November 30, 2014, first Sunday of Advent. It ends February 2, 2016, World Day for Consecrated Life and Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Click here to read the Letter.

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