About 170 Chinese Catholics from 27 cities around the globe will discuss their lay ministries and establish a world network during a six-day assembly beginning October 27. The Hong Kong diocese has organized the Lay Ministries Plenary Assembly to conclude its Years of the Laity (2011 and 2012). The gathering will allow participants to share the experiences and practices of their lay ministries and review how Hong Kong diocese implements a 2001 diocesan synod resolution on lay ministries.

My parish, Holy Cross got seven representatives and we're responsible for the nine delegates (including two priests and a permanent deacon) from Los Angeles. Two of our representatives will go to L.A. in late November.

The photos taken are one of functions held at my parish for the L.A. delegates to meet the counsel members of Holy Cross.

Equipment used: Nikon D3 + AFS 28-70/f2.8 and SB900 with Gary Fong dome.