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"To this pivotal role can be added - and I hope with all my heart - a conscientious collaboration, according to your physical strength and according to your respective talents, in the activities that make a parish alive and resplendent: catechetical teaching, group animation prayer and apostolic movements, the diffusion of the Christian inspired press, visits to the sick and isolated people, the preparation of liturgical ceremonies, etc. Once again, I congratulate your Movement for doing much to give the priest's helpers not only a new title, but also a new style and status of life inspired by the conciliar decree on the apostolate of the laity."

After some remarks to the priests present, he continues.....

"The good example of many women, who in an excellent manner, for centuries, have collaborated in the mission of the Church, give you enthusiasm and strength to carry out your mission so beautiful and important."