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| BLD-Albany is a district-in-progress outreach of BLD-Newark, whose chaplain is Fr. Paul J. Lehman of the Archdiocese of Newark. "Bukas Loob Sa Diyos" is a Filipino name which translates approximately as "Open in Spirit to God". This name reflects BLD's country of origin, The Philippines. Today, however, members of the Community live throughout the world. A large number of members are to be found in North America, and call Canada and the United States home. | The community is Roman Catholic in its essence, charismatic in its activities and faithful to the Magisterium of the Church. Each BLD District is under the ecclesial authority of the local Archdiocese, and for BLD-Albany, this is the Diocese of Albany, New York under the guidance of Bishop Howard Hubbard. All activities and teachings of BLD Districts are in accordance with official doctrines and dogmas of the Church.
Pastoral authority is defined as the responsibility of pastoral care or shepherding of one designated community member exercised by another. For BLD, this pastoral authority is manifested through a succession of individuals through our Spiritual Director. |
| | Downloads: Application form for Marriage Encounter Weekend View this month's newsletter Community Word for December, 2009 Community Word for November, 2009 View Pictures from the San Lorenzo Ruiz Mass View Pictures from ME-11 |
