Dear friends,

Instead of the original reflection which I had started earlier this morning I have decided to publish Sr Susan Connelly's address to the New Pentecost Forum. As well as her challenging words regarding the loss of languages for indigenous peoples, and the people of Timor Leste, Sr Susan has some thoughts on challenges the Church faces which will generate a sympathetic response from readers of Catholica.

Sr Susan Connelly RSJ

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