Anglican visitors gather for a photo during the pancake breakfast at Holy Rosary Cathedral, Regina. From left are Dave Hedlund, Marilyn Hedlund, Helen Jackson, Menim Osohima, Janet Craig, Margaret Nicholls and Carol Marz. Deacon Susan Haacke also attended the service during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Photo contributed
By Janet Craig

Two Regina cathedrals pursue ecumenical exchanges

REGINA — Across the world, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was observed Jan. 18 to 25. St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral and Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Cathedral resumed their longstanding tradition of parishioners from each parish attending each other’s services and exchanging readers for the daily Scriptures.

Eight members of St. Paul attended Holy Rosary on Jan. 18. Dave Hedlund and Janet Craig were the readers. Menim Osohima was invited to join the Holy Rosary choir for the occasion.

The Knights of Columbus hosted a pancake breakfast following the service, providing an opportunity for fellowship around the tables, the exchange of ideas and good conversation.

On Jan. 25, St. Paul’s congregation celebrated their patronal festival and welcomed a delegation from Holy Rosary. Brad Hanowski and Shannon Hengen read the lessons. Dean Mike Sinclair presided at the service, and Rev. Dr. Jonathan Bauer preached.

Refreshments followed in Bagnall Hall, and visitors commented on the warm welcome they felt from the parishioners at St. Paul.