VIII anniversary of Father Giussani's death and the XXXI anniversary of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of CL. The intention of the Holy Masses.

The VIII anniversary of Father Giussani’s death (February 22, 2005) and the XXXI anniversary of the pontifical recognition of the Fraternity of Communion and Liberation are remembered with the celebration of Masses presided by cardinals and bishops in hundreds of cities in Italy and worldwide, according to this intention:

"Moved by the Pope's announcement and even more aware of our responsibility, in this Year of Faith we ask for the grace of an ever deeper knowledge of and affection for Christ through our intelligent and passionate following of the charism of Fr. Giussani in the life of the Church, in service of our sisters and brothers."