Ignatian Young Adults Retreat in Vancouver

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If anyone knows young adults in the Vancouver area looking for something like this right now... forward it to them -- and have them email me.


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  1. UnknownNovember 18, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Hi! I was wondering if there were any Ignatian spiritual direction courses on becoming a spiritual director in Vancouver? Thank you!

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