January 17, 2019
1:00pm EST

New Listing
Understanding Spiritual Desolation
Saint Luke Institute

In challenging times we may wonder why God seems distant and question the reasons for suffering or spiritual dryness. Ignatian spirituality teaches that desolation is central to spiritual growth. Rev. David Songy, OFM Cap, STD, Psy.D discusses the purpose of spiritual desolation and how to be open to the grace God wishes to bestow in such times.

Site: Online
Registration: $25
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/understanding-spiritual-desolation/

January 17, 2019

March for Life 2019 (Conference)
March for Life

The March for Life Conference is designed to provide marchers with in-depth education on the yearly theme. The speakers and training sessions will provide information and training tools for marchers to go back to their communities equipped to make a difference for life in their communities.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: $30
http://marchforlife.org/mfl-2019/conference/

January 18, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: Greensburg, Indiana
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-greensburg-in-jan-18-2019

January 18, 2019

March for Life 2019 (Rally and March)
March for Life

The 46th March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: (See website for details on registering)
http://marchforlife.org/mfl-2019/ 

January 19, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: Indianapolis, Indiana
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-indianapolis-in-jan-19-2019

January 20, 2019

New Listing
Living Simply in a Consumer Society
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Join us to reflect on practical steps we can take to live in our society that is truly free, deeply compassionate, and authentically human. The presentation weaves the art of Marion Honors, CSJ with music, poetry, and story for a rich, engaging and nourishing time together.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: $35
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/living-simply-in-a-consumer-society/

January 20, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: Louisville, Kentucky
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-louisville-ky-jan-20-2019

January 26, 2019

Accompanying Youth
Center for Ministry Development

Accompaniment is our model for ministry with youth and their families. God began the conversation with young people; our job is to pay attention to what God is doing in the lives of young people, walk with youth as they grow in discipleship, and help them discern their response to God’s plan for their life. This workshop will explore ways to help youth pray and discern their vocation. It is designed for all parish leaders whose ministries touch the lives of adolescents and their families—including pastors, deacons, pastoral associates, coordinators of youth ministry, leaders in faith formation and catechists, Confirmation preparation leaders, and service/social concerns leaders.

Site: New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration: $54 (includes workshop, lunch, materials)
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeypkw1b8cefa171&llr=t7vhojcab

See website for other dates and locations: https://www.cmdnet.org/accompany-locations

February 2-5, 2019

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

The Catholic Social Ministry Gathering is organized by the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development in collaboration with seven other USCCB departments and 15 national Catholic organizations. Each year the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering provides an excellent opportunity for Catholic leaders to Connect, Learn, Pray and Advocate!

Connect with social ministry colleagues from across the United States. Share best practices, plan for emerging needs and identify areas for cooperation. Learn the broader context of Catholic social ministry. Get informed on domestic and global challenges to human life and dignity, justice and peace. Bring your experience and perspective of your diocese, organization and faith community. Pray together to renew our vision for mission. Wonderful liturgies will mark our gathering. Advocate for policies to protect and support people suffering poverty and injustice. In this defining experience of the Gathering, our meetings and prayer flows directly to Capitol Hill, where as one faith community we bring our concerns and proposals to defend and empower the most vulnerable.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: $510
http://usccb.org/about/justice-peace-and-human-development/catholic-social-ministry-gathering/index.cfm

February 4-7, 2019

Associate Pastor Workshop
Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology

Designed for the recently ordained priest, the Associate Pastor Workshop offers a chance to reflect on the first months of priestly life and ministry. Participants engage in continuing formation with the goal of beginning to integrate priestly formation and spirituality into their sacramental configuration to Christ the High Priest. This workshop offers opportunities for formation, reflection, and individual and communal prayer in the beautiful setting of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary. 

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $600 (includes accommodations, meals, program fees and materials)
http://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-associate-pastor/

February 7-9, 2019

Aquinas the Biblical Theologian
Co-Sponsored by the Aquinas Center for Theological Renewal and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

Keynote speakers include Scott Hahn, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology and Matthew Levering, Mundelein Seminary. Among the invited plenary speakers are Michael Barber, The Augustine Institute; Gerald Boersma, Ave Maria University; John Boyle, University of St. Thomas; and Matthew Ramage, Benedictine College. Topics of the various sessions are listed on the website.

Site: Ave Maria, Florida
Registration: $60
https://www.aveconferences.com/aquinas-biblical-theologian/

February 9, 2019

Ministry Enrichment Gathering®
Liturgy Training Publications

In the liturgy, the faithful experience and celebrate the presence of Christ among them in Word, in sacrament, and in their brothers and sisters. From the liturgy, the faithful are sent to be, to enact, and to proclaim that presence in the world so that all may come to know Christ, to be welcomed into the Kingdom he proclaimed, and to participate in the praise and worship of God in the liturgy here on earth and in eternity. Through catechesis, storytelling, Church documents, art, music, and videos, participants renew their insight and energy for their ministries. All liturgical ministers need a deep understanding of the Mass to help lead the parish community to recognize the Eucharist as the source of nourishment for their lives as Christians. This gathering offers participants the opportunity to reflect on the power of the liturgy for themselves and those they serve.

Site: Stamford, Connecticut
Registration: $20
http://ministryenrichmentgathering.org/events/bridgeport

February 10, 2019

New Listing
Sundays at CTU – What is Truth (John 18:38)?
Catholic Theological Union

A recent cover of TIME magazine posed the question in bold red letters set against a stark black background: “Is Truth Dead?” With the proliferation of “made-up facts” and “fake news,” it is a difficult time to know how to discern truth. In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31-32). And at the end of the Gospel, as he is being interrogated by Pontius Pilate, Jesus says, “for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice,” to which Pilate responds, “What is truth?” (John 18:37-38). That is still a live question. To help us know how to answer it, the Scriptures and Dominican tradition, with its motto “Veritas,” can offer guidance in these troubling times for how to seek the truth that sets us free. Lecture begins at 3:00 p.m. with Mass at 4:00 p.m.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: Free will donation
https://ctu.edu/event/sundays-at-ctu-what-is-truth/

February 14-16, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Congress (MAC)
Co-sponsors: Association of Catholic Publishers (ACP) and the Department of Evangelization at the Archdiocese of Baltimore

What is MAC? The annual Mid-Atlantic Congress (MAC) is a unique and dynamic leadership conference created just for today’s Catholic pastoral and administrative leaders. As a participant, you will: Learn about current trends and best practices; Renew your enthusiasm and energy for ministry; Enrich your spiritual life; and Grow professionally and as a pastoral leader.

Site: Hilton Baltimore, Maryland
Registration: $185 by January 15, 2019; $210 after
http://www.midatlanticcongress.org/home.html

February 21, 2019

Spirituality, Healthy, and Justice
St. Catherine of Sienna Center, Dominican University

Jesus instructs us in the greatest commandment to Love God, and love your neighbor as yourself. In today's challenging context how are we able to be persons of justice when we are weary and stressed out? What spiritual practices can assist us in attending to our spiritual and physical health without feeling selfish? Dr. White’s presentation will guide us in a reflective process of prayer and shared story as we discover tools that can assist us in becoming more energized, focused and open to the loving presence of the Spirit of God as we continue on our journey in justice and loving others. Dr. White is an Assistant Professor of Spirituality and Ministry at Catholic Theological Union.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
http://events.dom.edu/spirituality-health-and-justice

February 25-27, 2019

NOCERCC Convention 2019
National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy

The Senior Moment: The Fulfillment of a Priestly Life. The National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy (NOCERCC) is a membership association of dioceses, religious communities, and other interested organizations and individuals committed to the Church’s mission to promote and support ongoing formation for priests and presbyterates. Speakers will include Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI; Dr. Mariette Danilo, Dr. Kevin McClone, and Deacon Steven DeMartino.

Site: Austin, Texas
Registration: Member $975; Nonmember $1,275
https://nocercc.org/convention

March 2, 2019

Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation

Presenter: Dan Burke. This is Dan's most powerful and most frequently requested event. Dan provides three powerful talks on the secrets of the saints regarding how to deepen our prayer lives and answer Jesus' invitation to "put out into the deep." In this event, Dan also provides a very powerful approach to extending the impact of the event into our daily lives for months and years to come.

Site: Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville, New Jersey
Registration: $25
https://avila-institute.org/product/into-the-deep-somerville-nj/

March 5-8, 2019

Human Rights in Christian Perspective
Overseas Ministries Study Center

The idea of inherent, universal human rights, protected under international law, has come to represent the best hope of many for freedom from the suffering of injustice. Faith in human rights has given hope to historic struggles against colonial oppression and racist apartheid. Amidst this complex landscape, what can be said about the special relationship between Christian faith and human rights? Exploring this subject from theological, spiritual, historical, and legal perspectives, we will think together about what this relationship has been, what it is today, and what hopes we might have for this relationship tomorrow and beyond.

Site: New Haven, Connecticut
Registration: $150
https://www.omsc.org/event-schedule/2019/5/5/human-rights-in-christian-perspectives

March 13, 2019

Teilhard, Original Sin, Evolution, and the Curia: What Went Wrong
Chestnut Hill College (The Institute of Science and Religion)

Teilhard's critique of the dogma of original sin came close to what could be called a modern, science-based view. The Vatican's silencing of him was procedurally unjustified. Might the outcome have been difference?

Site: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: Open to the public, free will donation
http://irands.org/event/teilhard-de-chardin-evolution-evil-and-original-sin-daryl-domning-phd/

March 21-23, 2019

2019 Catholic Social Tradition Conference
University of Notre Dame

This biennial conference sponsored by the Center for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame will explore how Catholic social tradition can engage academics and practitioners in the challenges of the most marginalized and vulnerable people in societies today, as well as how the development and impact of the Latin American theological concept of Option for the Poor has been globally embraced to build a more just and humane world. If the moral test of a society is how it treats vulnerable people, the signs of the times suggest there is significant room for improvement in communities around the world. By assembling experts in Catholic social ethics, the conference seeks to identify social issues with practical responses adequate to address the difficulty of resulting injustices.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: $225 by January 31; $250 after
https://socialconcerns.nd.edu/catholic-social-tradition-conference#

March 22-24, 2019

RECongress 2019
The Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese Office of Religious Education

The Religious Education Congress 2019 will offer over 300 workshops and keynotes, over a dozen liturgy and prayer experiences, lunchtime entertainment and evening concerts, a film showcase, over 250 exhibitors, Sacred Space, an Art Exhibit, live Internet Arena (English) and Hall B (Spanish) events, the Opening Event streamed into Hall B, and so much more. Still the best bargain for adults around, wrapped into a three-day weekend!

Site: Anaheim, California
Registration: $75 by January 25, 2019; $85 after
http://www.recongress.org/

March 28-31, 2019

The Universal Christ: Another Name For Every Thing
Center for Action and Contemplation

Join us as we explore the central themes of Father Richard’s new book (available Spring 2019) and discover the roots of the universal Christ in the rich history of the Christian tradition. Experience Easter in a new way as we consider Holy Week through a larger, cosmic view of Christ, drawing upon theology, practices, conversation, and liturgy. How might this vision impact our own lives and communities? Franciscan Richard Rohr will be joined by historian John Dominic Crossan and public theologian Jacqui Lewis in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and online via live webcast.

Site: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Registration: $375 Onsite Attendance; $59 Webcast
https://cac.org/another-name-for-every-thing-the-universal-christ/

March 28-31, 2019

ACA 2019 Conference & Expo
American Counseling Association

The ACA Conference & Expo is your opportunity to update your skills, enhance your knowledge and broaden your horizons. There’s no better place to demonstrate your commitment to your profession – and the many people you support. We welcome licensed professional counselors, counselor educators, students, school counselors, substance abuse counselors, psychologists and others eager to interact with the latest and greatest products and services that help mental health professionals help others thrive. Attendees work in all settings including private practices, counseling agencies, schools and universities, government/military, treatment centers and more.

Site: New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration: Member $532 / Nonmember $695
https://www.counseling.org/conference/about

March 30, 2019

New Listing
Ministry Enrichment Gathering®
Liturgy Training Publications

In the liturgy, the faithful experience and celebrate the presence of Christ among them in Word, in sacrament, and in their brothers and sisters. From the liturgy, the faithful are sent to be, to enact, and to proclaim that presence in the world so that all may come to know Christ, to be welcomed into the Kingdom he proclaimed, and to participate in the praise and worship of God in the liturgy here on earth and in eternity. Through catechesis, storytelling, Church documents, art, music, and videos, participants renew their insight and energy for their ministries. All liturgical ministers need a deep understanding of the Mass to help lead the parish community to recognize the Eucharist as the source of nourishment for their lives as Christians. This gathering offers participants the opportunity to reflect on the power of the liturgy for themselves and those they serve.

Site: Hunt Valley, Maryland
Registration: $20
http://ministryenrichmentgathering.org/events/baltimore

March 30, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: morris Plains, New Jersey
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-morris-plains-nj-mar-30-2019

March 31, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-philadelphia-pa-mar-31-2019

April 1-3, 2019

New Listing
Word and Wisdom Conference
McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame

The conference honors the 2019 publication of Olivier-Thomas Venard's A Poetic Christ: Thomistic Reflections on Scripture, Language and Reality, translated by Francesca Murphy and Kenneth Oakes. How can we reconnect Word and Wisdom? If biblical studies cannot survive in its present form, could a sophisticated synthesis of history, contemporary philosophy of language, theology of culture, and traditional exegetical resources guide Biblical studies toward a better future? As part of the conference, Armenian composer and friend of Fr. Venard, Michel Petrossian, has been commissioned to create a new written score for a choral anthem to be performed for the first time on Tuesday April 2, 2019 at the Eck Visitor Center. The concert will be preceded by a talk given by Fr. Venard.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: Free but registration is required
https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/academic-pastoral/venard/

April 6, 2019

Ministry Enrichment Gathering®
Liturgy Training Publications

In the liturgy, the faithful experience and celebrate the presence of Christ among them in Word, in sacrament, and in their brothers and sisters. From the liturgy, the faithful are sent to be, to enact, and to proclaim that presence in the world so that all may come to know Christ, to be welcomed into the Kingdom he proclaimed, and to participate in the praise and worship of God in the liturgy here on earth and in eternity. Through catechesis, storytelling, Church documents, art, music, and videos, participants renew their insight and energy for their ministries. All liturgical ministers need a deep understanding of the Mass to help lead the parish community to recognize the Eucharist as the source of nourishment for their lives as Christians. This gathering offers participants the opportunity to reflect on the power of the liturgy for themselves and those they serve.

Site: Bridgeport, Connecticut
Registration: $20
https://formationreimagined.org/events/liturgy-as-source-and-summit-2/

April 6, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: arlington heights, Illinois
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-arlington-heights-il-apr-6-2019

April 6-11, 2019

NAB Show 2019
National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Show is where ground-breaking technology is unveiled, innovative solutions are displayed and game-changing trends are exposed. Prepare to explore aisle after aisle of awesome tech, cool gear, smart software, capable cloud solutions and limitless ideas and inspiration. Only here can you roll-up your sleeves and be hands-on with the products, services and people driving the future of content.

Site: Las Vegas, Nevada
Registration: Members $505 / Nonmembers $705
https://www.nabshow.com/about-nab-show/show-overview

April 7, 2019

New Listing
Cultivating a Sense of Place: Contemplative Ecology in a Time of Loss
The Institute for Religion and Science

This workshop will focus on what it means to cultivate a deeper sense of place and a stronger ethical commitment to caring for the places we love. Presenter: Douglas Christie, PhD, Professor of Theological Studies, Loyola Marymount University

Site: Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: Free will donation
http://irands.org/event/cultivating-a-sense-of-place-contemplative-ecology-in-a-time-of-loss-douglas-christie-phd/

April 7, 2019

New Listing
Exploring Emotional Sobriety
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

…If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root of it some unhealthy dependence and its consequent demand. Let us, with God´s help, continually surrender these hobbling demands. Then we can be set free to live and love: we may then be able to gain emotional sobriety. – Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. This gathering will explore the emergent concept of Emotional Sobriety and its implications in everyday living. Our afternoon will by dynamic, consisting of presentation, reflection and group discussion.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: Free will donation
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/exploring-emotional-sobriety/

April 9, 2019

Barking to the Choir: The Power of Radical Kinship
St. Catherine of Sienna Center, Dominican University

Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, will share how compassion, kindness, and kinship are the tools to fight despair and decrease marginalization. Through his stories and parables, all will be reminded that no life is less valuable than another.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
http://events.dom.edu/gregboyle

April 10-13, 2019
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Update
RCC 2019 Convention
Religion Communicators Council (RCC) and Associated Church Press (ACP)

Seeing in New Ways: Possibilities and Perceptions. When we consider the time in which we live, as religion communicators and journalists too often we see situations and experiences in the same old ways. During our 2019 RCC-ACP Convention, we will strive to see in new ways with new possibilities and perceptions to reach existing and new audiences with a refreshing message of truth, justice, freedom and hope. We will be meeting jointly with the Associated Church Press (ACP). The convention is being planned by a team from both organizations and we’ll share in workshops, keynote speakers, networking opportunities and faith expressions. of special note is that this year's convention is Religion Communicators Council's 90th anniversary.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $395
https://www.religioncommunicators.org/convention

April 15-18, 2018

Aging in America 2019 ASA Conference
American Society on Aging

Join American Society on Aging in New Orleans next April to learn best practices and gain insights from leaders in the field about the current state of aging in America. AiA19 is the place to be for knowledge, inspiration and networking with others who are dedicated to improving the lives of older adults. The 2019 conference will have a strong focus on critical and emergent topics facing the field of aging, as well as cutting-edge and responsive programmatic, research, policy and advocacy efforts. Interest areas include: emergency/disaster readiness, housing and transportation access, caregiving, substance use/opioid crisis, multiple aspects of dementia, technology and aging, intergenerational models, population health, shifting policy and legislative issues affecting older adults, and much more. Join us to learn about innovative policies, programs, practices, models, businesses and learning that you can use in your work with older adults.

Site: New Orleans, Louisiana
Member Registration: Member $585 February 28; $670 after
Nonmember Registration: $835 before February 28; $960 after
http://asaging.org/aging-in-america

April 23-25, 2019

NCEA Convention & Expo 2019
National Catholic Educational Association

There is nothing like seeing thousands of Catholic school educators come together to celebrate the gift and impact of Catholic school education to the country, and we are expecting this coming convention to be one of biggest gatherings that we have had in several years. As the largest, private-education association gathering in the world, NCEA 2019 is the perfect time and place for you to connect with others, acquire new knowledge and experience and witness our Holy Father’s calling of missionary discipleship. If you only attend one education event this year, this is the one. we hope that you will be able to join us and experience this unique professional development opportunity to grow in faith and knowledge and to celebrate the great gift of Catholic school education.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Member Registration: $300 by April 21; $355 after
Nonmember Registration: $355 by March 30; $375 after
https://www.ncea.org/ncea2019

April 26, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: depere, wisconsin
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-de-pere-wi-apr-26-2019

April 27, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential and create habits for a great life! This half-day event features live music and includes a free bag of Dynamic Catholic resources for every attendee.

Site: milwaukee, wisconsin
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-milwaukee-wi-apr-27-2019

April 28-30, 2019

Update
NACPA 2019 Convocation
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators

NACPA members return to Convocation each year not only for the ongoing education and peer relationship building but to come away with the solutions to the daily challenges and hurdles which are specific to the lives of an HR Director in a church or diocesan office. As the professional membership organization for HR practitioners who see their career as a ministry and desire to exercise good management practices anchored in Gospel values, NACPA’s annual Convocation offers your organization an opportunity to present ideas that will create relationships with churches, diocesan offices and eparches around the country.

Site: San Antonio, Texas
Member Registration: $530 by December 31; $590 by March 30; $700 after
Nonmember Registration: $690 by December 31; $700 by March 30; $800 after
http://www.nacpa.org/convocation/

April 29 – May 2,
2019

2019 National Convocation of Priests
National Federation of Priests' Councils (NFPC)

The National Association of Church Personnel Administrators (NACPA) promotes leadership in human resources, finance and administration that models Gospel values, promoting justice in the workplace. NACPA members return to Convocation each year not only for the ongoing education and peer relationship building but to come away with the solutions to the daily challenges and hurdles which are specific to the lives of an HR Director in a church or diocesan office.

Site: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Member Registration: $590 by March 31, 2019; $700 after
Nonmember Registration: $700
http://nfpc.org/2019-convocation/

May 5, 2019

New Listing
Exploring Spiritual Experiences: The Search for a Loving Higher Power
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Throughout recorded history people with a variety of faith traditions, or without, have reported having spiritual experiences; such as hearing, seeing, being inspired by, or feeling the presence of a higher power. In this workshop we will explore a variety of spiritual experiences both in past and modern times. The experience of mystics such as the canonized Teresa of Avila, the origins of A Course in Miracles, the “white light” experience of Bill Wilson who co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous, and accounts from everyday people will be shared. We will explore how people both define and attempt to connect to spirituality, and the barriers to connecting with a loving Higher Power. We will offer some of the ways people use to develop a conscious contact to spirituality. Participants will be invited to share their experiences and perspectives on developing a spiritual connection in an open, accepting and non-judgmental space.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: $40
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/exploring-spiritual-experiences-the-search-for-a-l/

May 12-17, 2019

All the Light We Need
Maryknoll Mission Institute

This program will enable us to reflect on the meaning of holiness today. Two sources will guide us: Gaudete Et Exsultate by Pope Francis and the Biblical tradition. The focus of exploration will be to examine what it means to be faithful in the radically changing context of our current time; a time of new challenges where the old answers limp and new ways are being explored. This program will include time for presentations, contemplation and sharing.

Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $60 deposit; $200 tuition; $60 room/board per night
https://www.maryknollsisters.org/mission-institute/missioninstitute/

May 14-17, 2019
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New Listing
2019 Meeting of the Mariological Society of America
Mariological Society of America
Site: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Registration: tba
http://www.mariologicalsociety.com/

May 15-17, 2019

23rd Annual CCFM Conference
Conference for Catholic Facility Management

The Conference for Catholic Facility Management (CCFM) provides a forum for professionals working for our church in matters of real estate, construction, and facility management. The conference promotes professional development while nurturing the spiritual growth of its members responsible for Catholic owned buildings and properties through sharing the knowledge and experience of all members. CCFM seeks to contribute to the effectiveness and strength of our Church by providing professional training, continuing education, networking, and advocating the highest standards of work and professionalism for all members.

Site: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Registration: Coming soon
http://www.ccfm.net/

May 19-23, 2019
Save the Date

Update
NCCL Annual Conference & Exposition
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership

Nurturing the Hungry Heart. We come together in the Diocese of Orange this year to celebrate our 83rd national conference. Apart from the opportunity for prayer, rejuvenation, and formation, our gathering will provide us with the best opportunity to connect as catechetical professionals. You’ll come away with confidence in leadership, a broader and deeper network, and a revitalization of your ministry to bring to your own faith community.

Site: Orange County, California
Member Registration: $325 until January 15; $375 until May 18; $400 onsite
Nonmember Registration: $475 (includes one year membership)
https://nccl.org/product/2019conference/

May 19-24, 2019

Oasis in the Overwhelmed
Maryknoll Mission Institute

We live in challenging times. Day by day, stress seems to increase exponentially. That's the bad news! The good news? The new neuroscience assures us that we can re-wire our own brains to increase our resilience, our health, our happiness, our hope. During this program we will focus on the really big questions: Who am I? What am I here on this earth for? Come surf with us. Get clear so you can take powerful action!

Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $60 deposit; $200 tuition; $60 room/board per night
https://www.maryknollsisters.org/mission-institute/missioninstitute/

May 26-31, 2019

NAFSA 2019 Annual Conference & Expo
NAFSA: Association of International Educators

Global Leadership, Learning, and Change. The 2019 annual conference theme encourages reflection on the current state of the field and on how to work through the changes and challenges faced by our profession. We will examine how to effectively deal with uncertainty and ambiguity in critical areas such as immigration, health, and safety, and consider the differences in perceptions of how countries welcome others. We will study current standards of successful leadership, at all levels of the field, in the face of change. We will discuss how the present affects the future of our field.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: Coming soon
http://nafsa.org/Annual_Conference/Annual_Conference___Expo/

May 28-31, 2019

New Listing
7th Annual Sacred Liturgy Conference
Sacred Liturgy Conference

The Living Waters of the Eucharist. This year’s theme will focus on the Eucharist as the preeminent source of supernatural grace in both our personal lives and the world. A special conference session will include a pre-recorded interview with His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Zen from Hong Kong, China on the current state of the Liturgy in China. The Sacred Liturgy Conference is open to anyone interested in the treasures of the Catholic Faith, and promises to be intellectually, liturgically, and spiritually enriching.  Come join us as we deepen our understanding and love for the Holy Eucharist, the Catholic Faith and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Site: Spokane, Washington
Registration: $195 before February 15; $245 after
https://sacredliturgyconference.org/

May 30 – June 2, 2019

CTS 2019 Annual Convention
College Theology Society

The College Theology Society is a professional association of college and university professors. Founded in 1954 as a Roman Catholic organization of lay and religious teachers of undergraduate theology, the CTS today has a membership of over 900 college and university professors throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. While maintaining its roots in the Roman Catholic tradition, the Society is increasingly ecumenical in its membership and concerns. The 2019 Convention theme is "All the Ends of the Earth: Challenge and Celebration of Global Catholicism."

Site: South Bend, Indiana
Registration: Opening March 2019
http://collegetheology.org/Annual-Convention

June 5-12, 2019

New Listing
Institute for Seminary Formators
Sulpicians

The Fourteenth Institute for Seminary Formators is presented and sponsored by the Society of St. Sulpice, Province of the United States, as a formational program for those who minister within the seminary as an advisor, a spiritual director, or a member of the formation team. The Institute employs a workshop format to provide an opportunity for the education and formation for those who assume the responsibility of forming future priests. The Institute for Seminary Formators seeks to situate these important formational roles within the vision of Pastores Dabo Vobis and the Program of Priestly Formation.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: $1,170
http://sulpicians.org/

June 6-12, 2019

New Listing
Cecilia Meighan, RSM Institute of Law and Religious Life
Misericordia University

This year's program examines in-depth the civil and canon law implications of the vows, including the relationships created by the vows. This program will enable you to: Gain a new perspective on the role and responsibilities of leadership; interact with those who share similar responsibilities and challenges; discover alternative solutions to problems; create a network of peers; and, refresh yourself in a restful, relaxed and pleasant environment, with opportunities to participate in recreational and cultural activities.

Site: Dallas, Pennsylvania
Registration: $895 before March 1; $915 after
https://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=960

June 7-9, 2019

New Listing
Power & Purpose
Steubenville Conferences

As children of God, we are called to live in the peace, joy, and love of the Holy Trinity. Yet many of us struggle to feel God’s presence in our lives. We remain stuck in old patterns of behavior or ways of thinking that leave us feeling lonely, anxious and even hopeless. The good news is that we can be free! The Holy Spirit can lift us out of despair and give us a renewed sense of purpose. The Power and Purpose Conference will introduce you to and draw you deeper into relationship with the Holy Spirit and empower you to live in freedom and joy.

Site: Steubenville, Ohio
Registration: $131 by February 28; $171 after. Priests willing to hear confessions will receive free registration
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/ppc/

June 14-16, 2019
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ASM 2019 Annual Meeting
American Society of Missiology

Lifestyles of the Rich and Faithful: Stewardship, Simplicity and Mission. As we come to grips with the economic and cultural consequences of globalization, where the gap between the rich and the poor has only widened (and not in a disconnected kind of way along racial and cultural lines) it feels timely once again to mine the depths of the rich biblical theme of stewardship. The truth that all peoples and all cultures are equal in the eyes of God has gained more overt affirmation than ever before, as the world has entered the postcolonial era. This has resulted in an earnest desire for authentic friendships and genuine partnerships as a way to define and practice intercultural mission. However, in order to achieve genuine equality in friendships and ministry partnerships across cultures, power dynamics, wealth and poverty, personal lifestyles, authority structures, etc. are issues to which we must attend. Otherwise, the missionary community-host church relationship falls to default colonial patterns of inequality that do not reflect the kingdom of God. Stewardship is a valuable underlying biblical theme that can aid in dealing with this range of issues. 

Site: South Bend, Indiana
Registration: Opening February 2019
https://www.asmweb.org/annual-meeting

June 14-20, 2019

New Listing
Diocesan Priests Workshop
Misericordia University

This workshop provides information that specializes in practical applications and solutions and a strong support-networking system across the spiritual, psychological, medical, pastoral, and practical aspects of caring and administering to the elders in our religious congregations and dioceses. The program includes: Mini sabbatical for priests, brothers, and sisters; faculty specifically chosen for their expertise and ability to relate to this focused group; integrates the spiritual, psychological, medical, pastoral, and practical issues concerning the aged; and, opens channels linking you into a strong support and networking system

Site: Dallas, Pennsylvania
Registration: $860 before May 1; $910 after
https://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=961

June 16-21, 2019

New Listing
Traveling the Road to Joy with Thomas Merton and Friends
Maryknoll Mission Institute

"Rejoice always!" (1 Thes.5:16) How do we do so? What is joy? How do we find joy? What are the obstacles to joy in our lives? What does the practice of joy entail? Guided by mystic and prophet, Thomas Merton, we will explore signposts on the road to joy, including the joy of being human, the joy of friendship, mercy, mission, and the joy of becoming ONE. We will draw on the wisdom of writers that Merton counted among his friends, incluing the Dalai Lama, Abraham Heschel, Julian of Norwich, Thich Nhat Hanh and Rainer Maria Rilke.

Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $60 deposit; $200 tuition; $60 room/board per night
https://www.maryknollsisters.org/mission-institute/missioninstitute/

June 17-19, 2019
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New Listing
Castelot Summer Scripture
Archdiocese of Detroit
Site: Lake Orion, Michigan
Registration: Coming soon
http://castelotscripture.com/

June 17-22, 2019

New Listing
Evolutionary Faith
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

The story of evolution belongs to no one person, group, or specialization; it belongs to all of us who participate in it. It needs all our collective wisdom and, above all, the creative dialog that can ensue from that enterprise. In this retreat, we will explore and weave together insights from various disciplines including anthropology, theology, and Scripture. Through input, reflection and dialogue, we will review and discern some of the major challenges for living our faith differently in the 21st century. Begins Monday with supper at 6pm and concludes Saturday with lunch at noon.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: $645 (includes meals and private room)
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/evolutionary-faith/

June 18-21, 2019

New Listing
2019 Catholic Media Conference
Catholic Press Association of the United States & Canada

Join fellow Catholic communicators as we make the annual pilgrimage to re-connect, update skills and refresh knowledge with those who share in the goal of communicating The Good News. The conference is scheduled over a three day period, with more than 25 sessions covering issues relevant to many aspects of developing, managing and producing all forms of communications, and the business side that makes it all happen.

Site: St. Petersburg, Florida
Member Registration: $430 by May 29; $480 after
Nonmember Registration: $530 by May 29; $580 after
https://www.catholicpress.org/page/2019CMC

June 23-28, 2019

New Listing
Mission Inter Gentes: An Egalitarian Missiology for the 21st Century
Maryknoll Mission Institute

Ever since Pope Paul VI challenged us to be open to being evangelized by those we seek to evangelize, mission has become a highly collaborative endeavor. Gospel empowerment rather than conversion is the primary goal. We will explore the ensuing theological and practical implications.

Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $60 deposit; $200 tuition; $60 room/board per night
https://www.maryknollsisters.org/mission-institute/missioninstitute/

June 27-30, 2019

New Listing
General Meeting of the ITMS
International Thomas Merton Society

O, Peace, Bless this Mad Place. On the schedule for the General Meeting will be a variety of workshops, time for guided prayer, and special presentations. There are numerous concurrent Sessions to choose from. Please see the website for details on those. Plenary speakers include Rose Marie Berger, Robert Ellsberg, Ron Hansen, and Richard Rodriguez.

Site: Santa Clara, California
Registration: Member $350 / Nonmember $400
http://www.merton.org/2019/default.aspx