A wonderful anniversary!

On this day forty-nine years ago, Pope John 23rd opened the Second Vatican Council. This gathering of bishops from all over the world happened over the course of 3 autumns, and served to breathe new life into the Roman Catholic Church. It would not be an overstatement to say that it was the most important church event of the 20th century.

For a bit of background information on "Good Pope John", please click here .

And for a neat reflective video on Blessed John 23rd and the opening of Vatican 2, please click here and enjoy for 9 minutes!