World Meeting of Families – 21-26 August 2018 in Dublin

Dublin, Ireland, has been chosen by Pope Francis to host the next World Meeting of Families in August 2018. Started by Saint John Paul II, and held every three years, this major world event celebrates family as the cornerstone of our lives, and the fundamental building block of society and the Church. It’s official website is at

http://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/

Details for the three thousand volunteers needed are available at 

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/2017/05/21/thousands-of-volunteers-invited-to-sign-up-for-the-world-meeting-of-families-in-2018

 and http://www.catholicbishops.ie/2017/05/21/thousands-of-volunteers-invited-to-sign-up-for-the-world-meeting-of-families-in-2018-2/.

According to multiple sources at this time,  Pope Francis will "do everything he can" to attend https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2017/0330/863871-pope-francis-ireland/ 

This would be a wonderful opportunity for all who attend to share and distribute Venerable Matt Talbot information to others.