The week ahead: Gender, Pentecost and coffee

Gender will be the topic of discussion at St Mary Moorfields in London next Wednesday, June 12. A conference, organised by the Association of Catholic Women, will discuss “The Gender Agenda”. Speakers include Kerri Christopher and Louise Kirk. The conference runs from 11am to 4pm; tickets are £15 and can be bought via acwconference@gmail.com.

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Sunday is Pentecost. Various customs commemorate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles and Our Lady. In France, trumpets are sometimes blown during Mass, a reminder of the “driving wind” heard as the Spirit descended.

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Catholics in New York State are holding a meet-up tomorrow. As part of a series of “Coffee and the Catechism” sessions, they’ll be gathering at 3pm at Kurzhal’s coffee shop in Peekskill to discuss the Holy Spirit and Pentecost. More details at archny.org/events/catholic-in-real-life-coffee-the-catechism. Alternatively you can email catholicinreallife@gmail.com.