The adult faith formation office in Visitation Parish, Brick, will host a presentation by Dan Duddy on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Amoris Laetitia,” (“The Joy of Love”), June 11 at 5 p.m. in the parish hall.

“The Joy of Love” is the Holy Father’s recently released teaching document about marriage and family, based upon the discussions at the Synod of Bishops in Rome in 2014 and 2015. The 261-page document is divided into nine chapters including: In The Light Of The Word; The Experiences and Challenges of Families; Looking to Jesus; The Vocation of the Family; Love In Marriage; Love Made Fruitful; Some Pastoral Perspectives; Towards A Better Education of Children; Accompanying, Discerning And Integrating Weakness, and The Spirituality of Marriage And The Family.

Duddy is the former varsity football coach in Donovan Catholic High School, and now serves as the Toms River school’s pastoral minister for athletics. He is also active in the Diocese of Trenton’s Catholic Athletes for Christ program. Duddy and his wife, Maura, are members of St. Joseph Parish, Toms River, and are the parents of seven living children and one son who died in February, 2014.

There is no cost for the gathering, intended for ages 12 and up, but a free will offering will be collected. A light supper will be served. Registration is ongoing and will conclude on June 9. To register, contact Dale Zanetti in the adult faith formation office at 732-477-7059 ext. 214, or [email protected].

The Visitation Parish hall is located at 755 Mantoloking Road, Brick, and is wheelchair accessible.