April 25, 2019
1:00pm EST

Living Celibacy: Coping with Attraction
Saint Luke Institute

Pope John Paul II wrote that the true charism of celibacy doesn’t seek to eradicate human romantic and sexual desires, but rather leaves our “affections and…instinctive impulses intact.” Sustainable, healthy celibacy therefore focuses on the development of skills for coping with such desires. Br. John Mark Falkenhain, OSB, Ph.D., offers practical ways to manage feelings of attraction in the context of celibate living.

Site: Online
Registration: $25 (Can’t make the live event? The $25 registration fee includes unlimited access to the on-demand recording and resource materials.)
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/living-celibacy-coping-with-attraction/

May 16, 2019
1:00pm EST

Friendship and Spiritual Growth
Saint Luke Institute

Cultivating friendships – with God, self and others – can be a powerful impetus to spiritual growth and discernment. Rev. John Crossin, OSFS, Ph.D., explores spiritual friendship and its impact on our relationship with God.

Site: Online
Registration: $25 (Can’t make the live event? The $25 registration fee includes unlimited access to the on-demand recording and resource materials.)
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/friendship-and-spiritual-growth/

June 20, 2019
1:00pm EST

Preventing Compassion Fatigue
Saint Luke Institute

Ministering to and caring for others in distress can, over time, lead to a type of secondary traumatic stress known as compassion fatigue. Caregivers should learn to recognize and manage the symptoms of compassion fatigue in order to stay healthy and ensure meaningful long-term ministry. Taryn Millar, Psy.D., offers strategies for lowering the risk of compassion fatigue.

Site: Online
Registration: $25 (Can’t make the live event? The $25 registration fee includes unlimited access to the on-demand recording and resource materials.)
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/preventing-compassion-fatigue/

June 24  - August 2,
2019

Philosophical Ethics
Catholic Theological Union

Traditional Catholic ethics has based itself on the history and development of the natural law theory. This course traces the development of the human person as ethical subject. Various contemporary positions of ethics are also present. Special attention will be given to the thought of Bernard Lonergan and his influence on ethical decision making.

Site: Online
Registration: $250
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/#1543871296792-be61642c-525d

July 18, 2019
1:00pm EST

Spiritual Care for Trauma Survivors
Saint Luke Institute

The struggle to find meaning in suffering is an ongoing human experience for believers and non-believers alike.  Uncovering your operative model for understanding suffering is essential to accompanying others who have experienced trauma. Rev. Paul Scaglione, M.Div., discusses a pastoral approach to accompanying trauma survivors.

Site: Online
Registration: $25 (Can’t make the live event? The $25 registration fee includes unlimited access to the on-demand recording and resource materials.)
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/spiritual-care-for-trauma-survivors/

September 26, 2019
1:00pm EST

New Listing
Skills for Empathic Listening: A Fresh Look
Saint Luke Institute

Learning how to listen with empathy can help build trust and mutual understanding in interpersonal relationships. Michael R. Pollard, LCSW, identifies strategies for improving the quality of our communication with others.

Site: Online
Registration: $25 (Can’t make the live event? The $25 registration fee includes unlimited access to the on-demand recording and resource materials.)
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/skills-for-empathic-listening-a-fresh-look/

April 15-18, 2019

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: $670
Nonmember Registration: $960
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 27-28, 2019

The Path is Made by Walking...
Christ the King Priory

The Beatitudes invite us to open our hearts and minds to God-with-us in our daily life, teach us the broader meaning of “Give us this day our daily bread,” and coach us to “Pass it on” in thanksgiving for God’s mercies received. Together we will explore what it means to be “Beatitude People.”

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $130.08 (includes program fee, meals and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/4/27/sr-marie-micheletto-rsm-lpc-nancy-hemesath

April 28-30, 2019

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: $590 by March 30; $700 after
Nonmember Registration: $700 by March 30; $800 after
http://www.nacpa.org/convocation/

May 5, 2019

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 5-8, 2019

2019 CPPCD Conference
Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development

"Out of Chaos Finding God" The Conference for Pastoral Planning and Council Development (CPPCD) promotes and advocates consultative processes that foster effective planning for the pastoral life of the church. Through member involvement, education, personal development, and professional programming, the organization and its members work together to develop their full potential in their unique ministries. The annual national convention, the electronic discussion group CPPCD FORUM, the newsletter Member Update, and certification programs are just a few of the ways members get connected, stay connected, and grow through their own and others’ ministerial experiences.

Site: Parma (Cleveland), Ohio
Member Registration: $625 (lodging and meals on site)
Nonmember Registration: $695 (lodging and meals on site)
http://www.cppcd.org/conference/

May 11, 2019

Find Your Greatness
Dynamic Catholic

Great habits create great lives. Are your habits helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself? At the Find Your Greatness Event learn the habits for a great life! Our lives change when our habits change. Based on Matthew Kelly’s book The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, Find Your Greatness will introduce you to four simple ways to reach your full potential.

Site: St. Mary Church, East Islip, New York
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-east-islip-ny-may-11-2019/

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
 

2019 Meeting of the Mariological Society of America
Mariological Society of America

The Mariological Society of America (MSA) holds an annual three-day meeting. Anyone may attend the sessions of the annual meetings. The annual meeting usually includes a presidential address, 5 or 6 presentations; and a survey of recent Marian publications, focusing primarily on books and articles in English, but including recent writings on Mary in other languages as well. The proceedings of the annual meeting are published in Marian Studies, which is now available through E-Commons.

Site: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Registration: $40
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
 

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: $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
Member Registration: $689 by April 21; $809 after
Nonmember Registration: $989 by April 21; $1,159 after
http://nafsa.org/Annual_Conference/Annual_Conference___Expo/

May 28-31, 2019

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: $245
https://sacredliturgyconference.org/

May 29-31, 2019

New Listing
CLINIC Convening 2019
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

Children separated from their parents; U.S. citizens told their birth certificates no longer prove their status as native-born; aspiring citizens left in limbo for months as they await approval to naturalize—the fast-changing world of immigration policy can be head-spinning. Legal practitioners and others who are concerned about immigrants can gain insight and premier education about immigration law, program management and advocacy at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network’s annual Convening. Whether you are just starting out or have been assisting immigrants for decades, Convening is the place to learn from industry leaders. They meet you at your level of understanding and provide practical ways to navigate the United States’ complex immigration legal system.

Site: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Registration: CLINIC Affiliate Staff $390 / Community-Based Nonprofit Staff $450
https://cliniclegal.org/convening

May 29-31, 2019

NALM Annual Conference
National Association for Lay Ministry

This year's theme: PARISH PASTORAL MINISTRY IN THE 21ST CENTURY – WHERE IS THE ROAD LEADING US? In collaboration with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. Presenters include Michelle Montez, Dr. Zeni Fox and Carol Walters.

Site: Mundelein, Illinois
Registration: Member $300 / Nonmember $400
https://www.nalm.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1178892&group=

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: Member $100 / Nonmember $150
http://collegetheology.org/Annual-Convention

May 31, 2019

Compassion Fatigue
Shalom Spirituality Center

Sometimes called “secondary traumatic stress,” compassion fatigue is prevalent among those serving the needs of others, such as counselors, nurses, caregivers, social workers, and first responders. This interactive presentation will explore personality characteristics that predispose one to compassion fatigue, signs and symptoms, the impact on caregivers, self-care strategies and paths to emotional healing and resilience, including contemplative practices, mindfulness and nature interaction. Presenter: Philip Chard. Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm.

Site: Dubuque, Iowa
Registration: $10 (by May 28)
Info: http://shalomretreats.org/programs.html
Registration form: http://www.shalomretreats.org/register.aspx

May 31 – June 3, 2019

NACC 2019 National Conference
National Association of Catholic Chaplains

In May/June 2019, Chaplains and those serving in varied ways in pastoral care from across the nation, Canada, and beyond, will gather in Mundelein, IL, to be energized, supported, challenged and transformed personally and professionally. This year’s conference theme “Partners in Pastoral Care” will provide the opportunity for each person to: Be inspired and supported in their own particular ministry, within and on behalf of the Church; receive specialized sessions in their own area of ministry; network with other pastoral care providers in health care, parish, correctional, and other ministry settings; be exposed to diverse resources to improve their ministry. The 2019 conference will also allow participants to celebrate the Eucharist and other liturgical services along with the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful environs of the University of St. Mary of the Lake campus.

Site: Mundelein, Illinois
Registration Member: $345 by March 15; $395 after
Registration Nonmember: $400 by March 15; $450 after
https://www.nacc.org/conference/

June 3-5, 2019

Summer Institute for Catholic Education Leadership
Loyola University New Orleans

Each year, the Institute--co-sponsored by the Loyola Institute for Ministry, the Office of Catholic Schools, and the Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of New Orleans--focuses on leadership development for religious educators.

Site: New Orleans, Louisiana
Registration: $150
http://cnh.loyno.edu/lim/lplc/summer-institute

June 3-7, 2019

Augustine's City of God as a Pastoral and Spiritual Resource
Catholic Theological Union

After situating Augustine’s City of God in its 5th century political, religious and social context, this classic text will be probed for the challenges and questions it presents to the 21st century church and world. We will explore Augustine’s rhetoric and argument from key selections across the 22 books of City of God in order to discover how the Bishop of Hippo understood the relationship between Christian faith and social responsibility. Augustine’s insistence on divine grace as essential for a virtuous life will be explored for its pastoral applications to situations of conflict at local, regional and global levels. His eschatological vision will be examined with regard to implications for the spiritual life of Christian activists.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $250
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/#1543871296792-be61642c-525d

June 5-12, 2019

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 6-9, 2019

74th Annual Convention of the CTSA
Catholic Theological Society of America

Theme: Another World is Possible: Violence, Resistance and Transformation
Speakers include Kevin J. Burke, SJ, Regis University; Emily Reimer-Barry, University of San Diego; Gerald Boodoo, Duquesne University; and Paul Lakeland, Fairfield University

Site: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Registration Member: $160 by May 11; $185 after
Registration Nonmember: $185 by May 11; $205 after
https://ctsa-online.org/Convention

June 6-12, 2019

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: $915
https://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=960

June 7-9, 2019

Peter and Paul: How Can Unity Grow in Diversity?
Christ the King Priory

Saint Peter and Saint Paul are the key figures of the early church. However, their origin, life story, and character could not have been more different. How was it that they were able to let both unity and diversity grow in the Church? As in this day and age both unity and diversity are under threat, we can take them as role models for our lives.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $205.77 (includes program fee, meals and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/6/7/peter-and-paul-how-can-unity-grow-in-diversity-fr-mauritius-wilde-osb-phd-

June 7-9, 2019

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: $171. Priests willing to hear confessions will receive free registration
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/ppc/

June 7 – July 5,
2019

Reframing Retirement for Mission
Catholic Theological Union

We invite to join us in a month-long mini-sabbatical in Chicago for men and women religious and diocesan priests who are discerning and/or transitioning into retirement. Reframing Retirement for Mission will include three weeks of speakers, one to one spiritual direction, daily prayer and mass along with other recreational activities. The final week will consist of a directed retreat. This program intends to assist the participants in making the difficult transition from a fully active ministry to retirement, with a special focus on recognizing and living their retirement years as a fruitful period of life with possibilities for personal growth as well as new opportunities for engaging in ministry.

Site: CTU campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $3,500 (all-inclusive)
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/reframing-retirement/

June 9-12, 2019

Prophetic Communities, Contemplation, and the Common Good
Annual Summer Seminar
Saint Mary's College

Take time for an intellectual retreat on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College! Through illuminative lectures and question and answer time, keynote seminar speaker Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, will describe characteristics of prophetic communities and the role of contemplation calling us toward the common good. Additional speakers Meghan J. Clark and Nichole M. Flores will provide theological context for the common good and practical illustrations of prophetic communities today. Seminar participants will also enjoy meals and fellowship together, Eucharistic liturgies, and optional evening activities to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Books written by the speakers will be made available for purchase on-site.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: $425
https://www.saintmarys.edu/spiritual-life/center-for-spirituality/summer-seminar

June 10-13, 2019

Legal Education 2019
Canadian Religious Conference

Legal Education for leadership of religious institutes and their lay collaborators. An updated program offering instruction in the contemporary context on the main aspects of canon law and certain aspects of civil law affecting consecrated life. 2019 is the third year of the three-year cycle. The program will also be offered online.

Site: Université Saint-Paul, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Registration: $600
https://www.crc-canada.org/en/activite/legal-education-2019/

June 10-14, 2019

Summer at CTU: Week One
Catholic Theological Union

Week One: June 10-14, 2019
Week Two: June 17-21, 2019
Week Three: June 24-28, 2019

We invite you to take courses or workshops from CTU’s renowned faculty, visiting professors and facilitators. Attend daily mass, participate in formation activities or spend time reflecting in our meditation chapel. Our panel discussions and public lectures will address current issues in theology and ministry and plant the seeds of renewal. Enjoy walks or bike rides by Lake Michigan, take in the restaurants and social life of Hyde Park, or sit in the atrium and experience the wisdom of others while you share your own. Unless otherwise noted, all Summer Institute courses are offered for 1.5 credit hours. Academic credit is available for current, new, and visiting students. Those auditing classes or who seek continuing education credits (CEUs) are welcome.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $50 registration fee, $400 audit fee per course; $250 workshop fee; $60 rooming per night; $25 parking per week
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/#1543523689902-e482111e-62f2

June 11-13, 2019

56th Annual Reverend Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ – Institute on Sacred Scripture at Georgetown University
Georgetown University

Biblical topics from both the Old and New Testaments will be the subject of presentations by a distinguished faculty of biblical scholars.  Lectures and discussions will enable the participants to increase their understanding of the Bible and its continued relevance to modern life. Institute sessions will meet from 9:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 9:00 a. m. to 1:30 p. m. on Thursday. Four major presentations are scheduled for each day, with opportunity for questions and discussion following each lecture. In addition all faculty will participate in a panel discussion that will close the afternoon sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: $350
http://faculty.georgetown.edu/mitchela/guiss/

June 14-16, 2019
Save the Date

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: $140 by March 15; $150 by May 12; $175 after
https://www.asmweb.org/annual-meeting

June 14-20, 2019

Elder Religious and 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

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

Castelot Summer Scripture
Archdiocese of Detroit

The Summer Scripture event is pretty simple. It is not like school, but rather set in the context of prayer – morning and evening prayer, afternoon Eucharist. It is meant for ordinary people who have a love of scripture and a thirst for deeper understanding. Why don’t you join us to spend some time with the Good Book this summer?

Site: Lake Orion, Michigan
Registration: $330 by June 3; $390 after
http://castelotscripture.com/

June 17-20, 2019

Liturgy Week: Liturgy and the Domestic Church
McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame

Liturgy Week is a 4-day conference providing continuing education for Catholic leaders in the area of liturgical and sacramental formation. The conference includes keynote addresses by bishops, academics and theologians, and nationally-renowned experts in liturgical and sacramental education.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: $275
https://mcgrath.nd.edu/conferences/summer-institute/liturgy-week/

June 17-21, 2019

Summer at CTU: Week Two
Catholic Theological Union

Week One: June 10-14, 2019
Week Two: June 17-21, 2019
Week Three: June 24-28, 2019

We invite you to take courses or workshops from CTU’s renowned faculty, visiting professors and facilitators. Attend daily mass, participate in formation activities or spend time reflecting in our meditation chapel. Our panel discussions and public lectures will address current issues in theology and ministry and plant the seeds of renewal. Enjoy walks or bike rides by Lake Michigan, take in the restaurants and social life of Hyde Park, or sit in the atrium and experience the wisdom of others while you share your own. Unless otherwise noted, all Summer Institute courses are offered for 1.5 credit hours. Academic credit is available for current, new, and visiting students. Those auditing classes or who seek continuing education credits (CEUs) are welcome.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $50 registration fee, $400 audit fee per course; $250 workshop fee; $60 rooming per night; $25 parking per week
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/#1543526879372-f0404ac4-2b7e

June 17-22, 2019

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

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

Summer Scripture Conference 2019
University of Saint Mary of the Lake

Theme: According to the Scriptures: The Relationship between Old and New Testaments. For this year’s theme, the presenters will be addressing how the Old Testament and New Testament inter-relate. How did Jewish scholars understand the Scriptures prior to the coming of Jesus Christ? How did Jesus refer to and understand the Scriptures in the same way? How did he reveal a new understanding? The Conference has always mirrored Genesis in that a speaker begins in the evening, then finishes their lectures in the morning. Later in the evening is considered a favorite aspect of the Conference with Evening Prayer followed by the Social where Scripture scholars and attendees mix and mingle to discuss and share all things Scripture and the faith.

Site: Mundelein, Illinois
Registration: Coming soon
https://usml.edu/event/summer-scripture-2017/

June 23-28, 2019

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 24-26, 2019

Mystic and Mystagogue: Preaching as Spiritual Leadership
John S. Marten Program for Homiletics and Liturgics, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame

A Catholic preacher is to be a shepherd and a spiritual leader. The key question in preaching is: how do we lead our people deeper into an encounter with the living God? In this conference, we will look to our roots in the Catholic spiritual tradition as a source for deepening our preaching. Together we will discuss what makes preaching thrive: how can a preacher flourish as a spiritual leader? How can we lead others into committed discipleship through preaching?

Site: Notre Dame Conference Center, Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: $250 by April 30; $300 after
https://theology.nd.edu/graduate-programs/initiatives/marten-program/conferences-lectures/2019-conference/

June 24-27, 2019

2019 AUSCP Assembly
Association of U.S. Catholic Priests

God's Priestly People: The Baptized and the Ordained. Keynote speakers include Cardinal Blase Cupick, Archdiocese of Chicago; Richard Gaillardetz, Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology, Boston College; and Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, Executive Director, Catholic charities of Rio Grande Valley. A retreat led by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, CEO of Canada's Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation, is also on the agenda.

Site: St. Louis, Missouri
Registration: $495
http://www.uscatholicpriests.org/

June 24-28, 2019

2019 Washington Island Forum
Wisconsin Council of Churches

Are you a lay leader or pastor who seeks to ground your commitment to justice in a deeper spirituality, and connect with the message of the scriptures in a more profound way? Are you looking for an educational opportunity that allows plenty of room to breathe, reflect, and integrate what you’ve learned? The Washington Island Forum experience is what you’re looking for. The Forum is cosponsored by the Wisconsin Council of Churches and The Christian Century magazine. Enjoy worship, workshops, discussion, and contemplation in an ecumenical retreat setting on Washington Island, just six miles off the tip of Door County Wisconsin. The week begins on Monday afternoon with a welcome and opening picnic at Trinity Lutheran Church. Tuesday through Thursday, ground yourself in morning prayer, then attend presentations by our speaker at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. In the afternoon, choose optional discussions or island recreation. Friday begins with a Eucharist, features a final presentation, and concludes by noon.

Site: Washington Island, Wisconsin
Registration: $299
https://www.wichurches.org/calendar/event-list/2019-washington-island-forum/

June 24-28, 2019

Summer at CTU: Week Three
Catholic Theological Union

Week One: June 10-14, 2019
Week Two: June 17-21, 2019
Week Three: June 24-28, 2019

We invite you to take courses or workshops from CTU’s renowned faculty, visiting professors and facilitators. Attend daily mass, participate in formation activities or spend time reflecting in our meditation chapel. Our panel discussions and public lectures will address current issues in theology and ministry and plant the seeds of renewal. Enjoy walks or bike rides by Lake Michigan, take in the restaurants and social life of Hyde Park, or sit in the atrium and experience the wisdom of others while you share your own. Unless otherwise noted, all Summer Institute courses are offered for 1.5 credit hours. Academic credit is available for current, new, and visiting students. Those auditing classes or who seek continuing education credits (CEUs) are welcome.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $50 registration fee, $400 audit fee per course; $250 workshop fee; $60 rooming per night; $25 parking per week
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/#1543606442085-2584a9cd-0d5f

June 27-30, 2019

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

June 28, 2019

Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose
Dynamic Catholic

Are you thriving or just surviving? Do you want more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? Join us for Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose, presented by internationally acclaimed speaker Matthew Kelly. It’s not your typical church event. With his signature combination of the profound and the practical—and witty sense of humor—Matthew Kelly introduces you to new habits that will re-energize every area of your life, and inspires you to start living with passion and purpose.

Site: St. Helena Church, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Registration: $39
https://dynamiccatholic.com/passion-and-purpose-live-blue-bell-pa-jun-28-2019/

June 28-29, 2019

Seeking God Together
Christ the King Priory

Spiritual formation is part of life, for monastics, married couples, parents, children, and members of faith communities. But formation is difficult and demands that we be accountable to others. Kathleen Norris will bring stories of her own formation, as well as those of monastics, and invite participants to bring their stories to share. Her presentations will be at once intimate and historical, rich in poetry and meditations, brimming with exasperation and reverence, deeply grounded in both nature and spirit, sometimes funny, often provocative and always important.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $205.77 (includes program fee, meals and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/6/28/seeking-god-together-kathleen-norris

June 29, 2019

Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose
Dynamic Catholic

Are you thriving or just surviving? Do you want more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? Join us for Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose, presented by internationally acclaimed speaker Matthew Kelly. It’s not your typical church event. With his signature combination of the profound and the practical—and witty sense of humor—Matthew Kelly introduces you to new habits that will re-energize every area of your life, and inspires you to start living with passion and purpose.

Site: St. Ephrem Catholic Church, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Registration: $39
https://dynamiccatholic.com/passion-and-purpose-live-bensalem-pa-jun-29-2019

July 2-3, 2019

National Gathering on Christian Initiation™
Liturgy Training Publications

Join us for the 2019 National Gathering on Christian Initiation™ on July 2–3 at the Loyola University Chicago Lakeshore Campus, located in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. A conference for parish leaders, initiation ministers, and regional or diocesan trainers, the National Gathering on Christian Initiation™ explores the theoretical and practical aspects of initiation ministry. Through interactive sessions, meetings, and prayer opportunities, participants will understand more deeply that the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the vision of the parish as a community of disciples.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $250
http://ngci.org/home/index

July 2-6, 2019

Archbishop James Patterson Lyke Conference & Rivers Music Institute
Lyke Conference

Theme: Every Knee Shall Bend: Reconciliation Black and Catholic
Meeting the liturgical needs of the Black Catholic community. Provides a culturally rich atmosphere encompassing music, art, ritual, along with other activities and experiences that will inspire and enable participants to enrich worship services in their own parishes.

Site: National Harbor, Maryland
Registration: $175 Conference; $175 Institute; $250 both
http://www.lykeconference.com/

July 7-12, 2019

Listening for the Heartbeat of God: A Celtic Spirituality
Maryknoll Mission Institute

One of the most cherished images in the Celtic world is the memory of John the Beloved leaning against Jesus at the Last Supper. It was said that he therefore heard the heartbeat of God. He became a symbol of the practice of listening, listening for the beat of the Sacred deep within ourselves, within one another and within the body of the earth. This is the Christianity that emerged in the Celtic world in the earliest centuries. And it is a stream of Christian wisdom that is flowing again. It moves us to be aware of the Sacred at the heart of every moment and it calls us back into true relationship with the earth, with one another and with what is deepest in ourselves, all made of God.

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

July 7-12, 2019

Summer Institute 2019
San Alfonso Retreat House

People in ministry are often so busy meeting the needs of those around them that they fail to care for themselves. This workshop is an opportunity to renew and deepen our self-care skills so that our ministry can be fruitful and life-giving to ourselves as well as others. We will discuss signs and sources of depletion in ministry and its impact on our physical and emotional health. Participants will be invited to examine the current challenges in self-care. And will be offered a series of practical tools for healthy stress management, deepening self care, healthy boundary setting, and increasing joy in everyday life.

Site: Long Branch, New Jersey
Registration: $695 stipend
https://www.sanalfonsoretreats.org/67

July 9-24, 2019
 

NRVC 2019 Summer Institute
National Religious Vocation Conference

July 9-13: Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors
July 15-16: Ethical Issues in Vocation and Formation Ministry
July 18-20: Behavioral Assessment 1
July 18-20: Due Diligence in Vocation Ministry (for those involved in vocation ministry for four years or more)
July 22-24: Communication Skills to Promote Vocations

The NRVC will offer five workshops in Chicago July 9-24. The following courses will be offered, all of them on the campus of the Catholic Theological Union in the dynamic lakeside neighborhood of Hyde Park. Registration for Summer Institute will open in February.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: See website for course fees
https://nrvc.net/publication/5311/article/18363-2019-summer-institute

July 13, 2019

Body Awareness and Mind-Body Medicine
Christ the King Priory

This workshop presents the latest research on how mind, body and spirit are integrated. We are literally catching up to Jesus and what many people have always intuitively known that breath is Spirit and body is Temple. This workshop will offer techniques which introduce the peace and calm of the spiritual life into our busy and stress filled lives. Learning the skills of self-care we can more energetically go out and serve others and God. Participants will learn and practice mindful breathing, use of the imagination, self-affirmations, written dialogues, genograms and imagery.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $40.76 (includes program fee, meal and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/7/13/body-awareness-and-mind-body-medicine-patrick-powers-mdiv-ma

July 14-19, 2019

Summer Bible Institute
Rock Hill Oratory

The Summer Bible Institute is an annual opportunity to come together to study and reflect on the Scriptures. Two program tracks are offered: New Testament (mornings) and Old Testament (evenings). We will experience armchair pilgrimages in the footsteps of Jesus, Mary, Peter and Paul. With a sacramental understanding of pilgrimage, we can realize how to experience every place as sacred and all of life as pilgrimage. The week will look at, and pose some questions about, things like clothing, trees, water, animals and children – things we might overlook but have a meaningful place in our understanding of the Bible. Presenters are Stephen Binz and Alice Camille.

Site: Rock Hill, South Carolina
Registration: $175 tuition both courses; $90 tuition single course; $250 room and board
https://web.rockhilloratory.net/wp/events/summer-bible-institute/

July 14-19, 2019

Teilhard and Struggle: Drawn to the Road of Fire
Maryknoll Mission Institute

While on retreat in 1919, Teilhard experienced a transfiguration-like vision that he shares in his essay, The Spiritual Power of Matter. During this vision, Teilhard is moved to commit himself to a life of struggle in every aspect without yet knowing what these struggles might be. In this program, we will consider the many ways Teilhard is confronted with struggle—as a scientist, as a believer, as a lover, as a Jesuit, as a mystic, and as a faithful member of the Church. Together we will explore some of the more significant examples, notice Teilhard's responses and share our experiences in order to learn better ways of dealing with the struggles that we face in our lives and in our world today.

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

July 15-18, 2019

St. John Bosco Conference
Steubenville Conferences

Good catechists never stop learning and growing but finding a way to both sharpen the mind and renew the heart can be difficult, especially with all the demands on your time. This is why the St. John Bosco Conference provides not only instruction and inspiration from nationally recognized leaders in catechetical ministry, but also times of deep and powerful prayer. Join hundreds of other catechists and evangelizers this summer to gain tools to be a better minister and leave with a new zeal for the ministry to which God has called you.

Site: Steubenville, Ohio
Registration: $301 / Priest Registration Rate: Free
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/sjb/

July 16-19, 2019

NPM 42nd Annual Convention
National Association of Pastoral Musicians

Theme: That You May Be Healed. The National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) is an organization for anyone who recognizes and supports the value of musical liturgy. We are choir directors, organists, guitarists, pianists, instrumentalists of all kinds, priests, cantors, and pastoral liturgists. If you are already a member of NPM, you know the importance of the Association for advancing the musical and liturgical life of the Church in the United States. If you are not currently a member or have never participated in an NPM event, we extend to you a warm invitation to join us in "fostering the art of musical liturgy."

Site: Raleigh, North Carolina
Registration Member: $315 by June 14; $355 after
Registration Nonmember: $425 by June 14; $465 after
https://npm.org/featured-content/42nd-annual-convention/

July 17-21, 2019

2019 Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Tekakwitha Conference

The Tekakwitha Conference is a religious non-profit organization that advocates for evangelization among the Indigenous Catholics of North America and for all who desire to walk humbly with God. We invite you to learn more about our organization, named in honor of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - the first Indigenous woman of North America to be canonized. Our Annual Tekakwitha Conference, a gathering of All Nations, is dedicated to her.

Site: Sharonville, Ohio
Registration Member: $135 / Senior (55 yrs and over) $110
Registration Nonmember: $175 / Senior (55 yrs and over) $150
https://tekconf.org/conferences

July 18-21, 2019

2019 Theological Institute: The Long Struggle to Desegregate Catholic America
Manna House of Prayer

The 2019 Institute will deal directly with the reality of racism. We will explore how white people have learned to rationalize ourselves into being nonracist while actually being racist. We also hope to expose the evil within and among us and begin to expunge it from our language, attitudes and cultural mores. Because racism is an evil with which we subtly cooperate we will weave into our days with Dr. Williams discerning processes through which we might begin to invite God to change us into the inclusive Christian body we are meant to be.

Site: Concordia, Kansas
Registration: $325
https://mannahouse.org/event-registration-2/?ee=82

July 21-26, 2019

RSM Institute on Sacred Scripture
Misericordia University

Theme: The Joy of Scripture!
A week of inspiring and thought-provoking scripture study at a location of quiet beauty and seclusion for meditation and respite, with many recreational activities on campus or nearby. The Dr. Marie Noel Keller, RSM Institute on Sacred Scripture relates to those of all educational backgrounds with the simplicity and elegance of the Scriptures themselves. New this year! Two tracks for your convenience. Attend one or both: July 21-23 and/or July 23-26

Site: Dallas, Pennsylvania
Registration: $750
https://www.misericordia.edu/page.cfm?p=962

July 21-26, 2019

The Sacred Heart of the Cosmos: Mission Spirit in Modern Time
Maryknoll Mission Institute

During this program we will be led on a mission journey of the heart with artwork of Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, MFA created in Guatemala, Kenya, India and Camden, New Jersey. Bro. Mickey's images of the Cosmic Heart of Christ reflect the works of diverse figures from Hildegard of Bingen and Vincent van Gogh to Pope Francis, Merton, and Teilhard. Bro. Mickey not only shares his art work but the interesting stories behind the art pieces. Hands-on creative activity will be included through the creation of a cosmic mandala.

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

July 22-24, 2019

New Listing
ETC (Evangelical Training Camp) 2019
The Evangelical Catholic

We equip local Catholic ministries for contagious evangelization that changes lives, unites communities, and invigorates ministries. Priests, local pastoral leaders, parishioners, and students learn to lead evangelistic ministries and successfully implement proven strategic outreach methods. Dynamic speakers inspire and compel ministry leaders to drive an effective, sustainable movement of evangelization for the sake of Jesus and his kingdom on earth.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: $265
https://etc.evangelicalcatholic.org/

July 24-26, 2019

Applied Biblical Studies
Steubenville Conferences

Scripture deepens our faith and strengthens our hearts but reading the Bible in a way that fosters transformation can be difficult, since comprehending it can be challenging and frustrating. This is why at the Applied Biblical Studies Conference, you receive teaching and instruction from a team of world-renowned Scripture scholars and authors who make understanding Scripture easier for both those new to the Bible and those who have been studying it for years. This training, coupled with powerful prayer, will not only enlighten your mind but renew your heart. The Applied Biblical Studies Conference will make the Bible come alive for you and help you integrate it more completely into your life.

Site: Steubenville, Ohio
Registration: $71; Priests willing to hear confessions will be given free registration
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/abs/

July 24-27, 2019

New Listing
20th Annual ACCCRUS Convention
African Conference of Catholic Clergy and Religious in the United States

This year ACCCRUS celebrates 20 years of National Convention Workshops. The theme is "Sharing Our Story: The Contributions of African Catholic Clergy and Religious in the United States."

Site: Atlanta, Georgia
Registration: $100
http://acccrus.org/index.php/2014-08-13-03-31-53/twentieth-convention-2019/online-registration-payment-2019

July 25-28, 2019
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Social Action Summer Institute
Roundtable/Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors

Site: Salt Lake City, Utah
Registration: tba
https://catholicroundtable.org/#https://www.catholicroundtable.org/events/social-action-summer-institute-sasi

July 26-28, 2019

Defending the Faith
Steubenville Conferences

When our hearts desire to share the faith but we struggle to find the words, we can easily become timid, fearful, and frustrated; but God wants to give us bold and confident hearts that are moved by love to go forth with joy and share Jesus and the truth of the Church. The Defending the Faith Conference has sent forth tens of thousands of Catholics who have gone back to their families, parishes, and places of work with great zeal and love to share the truth and spread Christ’s love. Come and be empowered and equipped to fulfill your desires to lead others in faith.

Site: Steubenville, Ohio
Registration: $171; Priests willing to hear confessions will be given free registration
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/dfc/

July 27-30, 2019

82nd International Meeting Catholic Biblical Association of America
Catholic Biblical Association of America

Site: North Canton, Ohio
Registration: Open to Full and Associate Members only
https://www.catholicbiblical.org/meetings/82nd-international-meeting

July 28-30, 2019
 

2019 Conference National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers

Theme: The Future Starts with the Family. In response to God’s word revealed through all generations and impelled by our belief in the intrinsic sacredness of family life, the members of the National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers gather to be a prophetic voice for family in Church and society, to foster professional development, and to provide mutual support for those who minister with families. This year's presenters include Archbishop Samuel Aquila, Lisa Cotter, Dennis stoice, Fr. Sean Kilcawley, and Katie Prjean McGrady.

Site: Denver, Colorado
Registration: Member $325 by June 7; $375 after / Nonmember $425 by June 7; $475 after
http://nacflm.org/nacflm-conference-2019/

July 29 – August 1, 2019

New Listing
8th Annual Conference for Priests: Evangelizing Your Parish
The Thomistic Institute

Each summer, the Thomistic Institute holds a conference for priests. The goal of the conference is to give ongoing formation for those engaged in ordained ministry, as well as an opportunity to meet and enjoy the company of brother priests from across the country. Participants attend talks and take part in breakout sessions on pastoral issues, designed to give them the spiritual and intellectual tools to help them be the love of Christ to those in their care.

Site: Providence, Rhode Island
Registration: $250
https://thomisticinstitute.org/events/conference-for-priests-2019

August 12-15, 2019

Encore Priests: Pre-Retirement Workshop for Priests
Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology

This same workshop is also being presented on December 2-5, 2019.

This workshop is designed for priests in their 60s or approaching retirement. Encore Priests prepares priests for their transition into retirement. Of course, priests never fully retire. By the very nature of the sacrament of Holy Orders, priests always have some form of priestly ministry. But how can a mature priest transition into a retirement that is meaningful and vital? If you're a priest nearing retirement age, this workshop is designed to help you: plan for the transition into retirement; make your retirement meaningful and purposeful; discover your strengths and your likely challenges, and how to best engage both; discover the 15 spiritual growth factors that can transform retirement into an energizing time of personal and spiritual development; and, learn the steps to make the most of your retirement.

Site: Saint Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $650 (includes program, materials, accommodations and meals)
http://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/encore-priests/pre-retirement-preparation/

September 16-20, 2019

New Listing
The Newly Appointed Pastor
Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology

This four-day workshop addresses the duties of pastors: teaching, sanctifying and governing. Effective pastoring requires skills in leading and managing, planning and communicating, organizing and stewarding. Understanding and implementing the practices necessary for working well with fellow clergy, staff and volunteers both within his own parish and larger circles of the Church are all key to pastoring successfully. This same workshop is also available on November 4-8, 2019.

Site: Saint Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $700 (includes program, materials, accommodations and meals)
http://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-newly-appointed-pastor/

September 26-28, 2019
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New Listing
Society for Catholic Liturgy 2019 Annual Conference
Society for Catholic Liturgy

Site: Providence, Rhode Island
Registration: tba
http://liturgysociety.org/annual-conference