“We truly believe the gain will be a testimony for the unity of all Europe”

Rev Ken Newell encouraged the more than 300 participants at the Focolare Mariapolis to forge links between their own churches and those of other denominations in their local area.

Focolare summer gathering in Dungarvan will focus on meaning of suffering and reaffirm goal of universal brotherhood.

Ecumenism is not just doctrinal dialogue, but “a dynamic reality” including all dimensions of our witness to the world, “since we are becoming one while together on the way” – Dr Martin Robra, World Council of Churches.