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November 20, 2004
Christendom President O'Donnell Meets with Holy Father

Christendom College President Dr. Timothy T. O'Donnell met with His Holiness Pope John Paul II while attending the XVI Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for the Family in Vatican City on November 18-20,

O'Donnell has served as a consultor to this Pontifical Council since 2002. As a consultor, O'Donnell aides the Council in its responsibilities of promoting the pastoral ministry of and apostolate to the family, through the application of the teachings and orientation of the ecclesiastical Magisterium, and helping Christian families fulfill their educational and apostolic mission.

This year's Plenary Assembly under the leadership of His Eminence Alfonso Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, discussed the mission of mature, experienced couples with the engaged and young married couples, and the relationship of these two varied segments of the population.

This Pontifical Council, established by Pope John Paul II in 1981, also promotes and coordinates pastoral efforts related to the issue of responsible procreation, and encourages, sustains, and coordinates initiatives in defense of human life in all stages of its existence from conception to natural death.
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