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An
Invitation To Respect The Diversity of All Nations
Written by Michael Jaecks
On October 24, 2005, approximately 100 members of
the Dag Hammarskjold Chapter of the World Affairs
Club entered the auditorium for a very special day.
These students did not go to class, but instead
took part in Bishop McDevitt’s International Forum, more
commonly known as United Nations Day.
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Diverse guest speakers came in order to
address the important issues affecting
every part of the world we live in. The
students, who were able to get
approximately 170 friends and family
members to sponsor the event, paid for
these speakers. The students received
the program listing the guest
speakers and activities.
The students
checked in with the class
delegates, and received their programs.
After taking their places in the
auditorium there was an invocation
given by Rev. Brother Denis, F.C., from
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John DiCamillo, Bishop McDevitt alumnus,
gave a reflection on World
Youth Day in Cologne, Germany. Mr.
Benjamin Weidemer from the Archdiocesan
Pontifical Mission Society spoke on
the Church in Africa. Following a
short break, Dr. Pablo Zuniga, from the
Organization of the American States discussed "The Spirit of Democracy and
the Dominant Issues Existing Within
South America, Latin America and the
Caribbean." Then, lunch
was served. Scroll down for
pictures of the memorable event.
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The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Naser Al
Belooshi, Ambassador of
Bahrain. His
Excellency graciously
accepted an invitation from
Mr. Horn to be with the
World Affairs Club.
He discussed: "The
Unique History of Bahrain
and the Contributions to
Reform Which Bahrain Has
pursued with the Arabian
Gulf Region."
In August 2005,
Dr. Naser Al Belooshi
was appointed Ambassador of
the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Click
here
for information concerning
the Ambassador and the
Kingdom of Bahrain. We
are deeply grateful to His
Excellency for the
opportunity to listen and
learn from his distinguished
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Talking
Points of His Excellency, Dr. Naser Al Belooshi
The
History of Bahrain
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Definition of Bahrain: "Two Seas" (Salt and
fresh water springs)
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Location
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Population
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Religious
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Economy: oil discovery
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Finance and banking, business, tourism
Recent
Political Developments
Flag
of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Our
students are excited and eager for the day to begin!
Rev.
Brother Denis, F.C. begins the day with a
multi-lingual prayer.
Mr.
John DiCamillo speaks about World Youth Day in
Cologne, Germany.
Mr.
Benjamin Wiedemer
Mission Coordinator for the Archdiocesan Pontifical
Mission Society
Mr.
Horn emphasizes to the students the importance of
knowledge and diversity.
Mr.
Mario Dickerson
Assistant Director of the Archdiocesan Pontifical
Mission Society
Dr.
Pablo Zuniga
Organization of the American States
His
Excellency, Dr. Naser Al Belooshi speaks with our
students
The
Ambassador answers questions from the student body.
His
Excellency receives a token of remembrance and
thanks from Mr. Horn.
Mr.
Neenhold, Principal, receives the honored guests.
The
Flags of the United States of America and the
Kingdom of Bahrain.
Updated
10/29/05!!
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on pictures below for a larger view.
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