October 9, 2019
continued on following dates
October 16, 2019
October 23, 2019
Each at 8:00pm EST

Making Disciples: The Art of Bringing Others to Christ
God With Us Online

Many faithful Catholics are inspired by the Church’s call to a new evangelization, yet often don’t know where to begin, because evangelization is more of an art than a science. In this 3 week series, Fr. Alex will help us understand how to create room in our communities for people to grow into a mature and life-giving faith. Each evening's webinar will open 30 minutes ahead of time for questions and pre-class discussion. God With Us Online is dedicated to the catechetical renewal of Eastern Catholics in the United States in accord with the Church’s call for the New Evangelization. While the goal is to teach Eastern Catholics about their faith, this will be of interest to many Roman Catholics also.

Site: Online
Registration: Free of charge but registration is required
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6415652939351/WN_K36A7b-pS-CComIReBQ5tA

October 17, 2019
1:00pm EST

Managing Up, Down & Sideways
Saint Luke Institute

Ministry and community life means continually navigating complex relationships in many directions – with authority, with peers, and with those you minister to or manage. Daily stressors and the hectic pace of ministry can put a strain on those important relationships and prevent us from communicating effectively. Tasha Dorsey, Psy.D., offers strategies for developing healthy interdependence between leaders and community members.

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/managing-up-down-sideways/

October 17 – December 5, 2019
Thursdays
8:30pm EST

New Listing
Foundations of Prayer and Union with God
Avila Institute

Foundations of Prayer and Union with God, reveals a panoramic view of the breadth and beauty of Catholic prayer tradition from the inception of prayer to the heights of contemplation.

Site: Online
Registration: $20 ($5 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/ssf102-foundations-of-prayer-and-union-with-god-2/

November 5 – December 10, 2019
Tuesdays 8:30pm EST

New Listing
Growth in Holiness: Doctors of the Interior Life
Avila Institute

Sir, we would see Jesus . . . This was the urgent request from the Greeks in John’s gospel who had met and listened to Jesus’ disciples. And it has also been, essentially, the same ultimate desire of the saints and Doctors of the church who wished nothing more — or less — than to see Our Lord and be transformed by a growth in holiness and purity of heart, knowing that it is the pure in heart who shall see God. In this class we will explore the fruits and lessons of this grand desire in the lives and writings of these saints and Doctors of the Church and their pursuit of God. We will look for guidance in our own pursuit of holiness, to saints from both the east and the west. Saints such as Gregory the Great, St. John of the Cross, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Thérèse de Lisieux (The Little Flower), St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Maximus the Confessor and St. Isaac the Syrian. The great Doctors of the Church enjoyed and explored their own unique paths toward holiness and knowing God, originating from different vantage points, but all conforming, as it has been said, to “that great riverbed of Scripture and Tradition.” Our goal will be to learn from them as we, too, conforming to that great “riverbed of Scripture and Tradition,” seek to grow in personal holiness, so that we might better — as did the Greeks described in John’s gospel — seek to be worthy of seeing our Lord and walking with Him into a partaking of the divine nature and fellowship with the Holy Trinity.

Site: Online
Registration: $20 ($5 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/ssf248-growth-in-holiness-doctors-of-the-interior-life-2/

November 6, 2019
continued on
November 13, 2019
Each at 8:00pm EST

Unlocking the Mystery
God With Us Online

“We have learned the plan of our salvation from no one else other than from those through whom the gospel has come down to us. For they did at one time proclaim the gospel in public. And, at a later period, by the will of God, they handed the gospel down to us in the Scriptures-to be the ‘ground and pillar of our faith.’” - St. Irenaeus the Godbearer. This is a two-week series. Each evening's webinar will open 30 minutes ahead of time for questions and pre-class discussion. God With Us Online is dedicated to the catechetical renewal of Eastern Catholics in the United States in accord with the Church’s call for the New Evangelization. While the goal is to teach Eastern Catholics about their faith, this will be of interest to many Roman Catholics also.

Site: Online
Registration: Free of charge but registration is required
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3915652938479/WN_CZzevL8qTXyEIbnFNEIojQ

November 6 – December 18, 2019
Wednesdays
8:00pm EST

New Listing
Introduction to St. John of Avila
Avila Institute

The course surveys the life, influence and spiritual teaching of Saint John of Ávila. Known as the Apostle of Andalusia, this renowned preacher and man of prayer from the 16th Century though imprisoned by the Inquisition was later consulted by Saint Teresa of Avila and the Fathers of the Council of Trent. Many who were converted by his preaching and spiritual counsel themselves became saints including Saint John of God and Saint Francis Borgia. In our time, Pope Benedict declared him Doctor of the Church. This course explores his spiritual teaching imbued with the language of the Sacred Scriptures and a certain experiential wisdom is found in selections from his master work written over the course of his life for a soul who sought him as a spiritual director, Audi, Filia (Listen O Daughter).

Site: Online
Registration: $20 ($5 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/ssf226-introduction-to-st-john-of-avila/

November 8 – December 20, 2019
Fridays
8:30pm EST

New Listing
Breaking the Chains that Bind Us: An Introduction to Moral Theology
Avila Institute

Throughout Holy Scriptures and the teachings of the Church, we are exhorted to “be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect” and to live righteous lives characterized by holiness, faith and virtue. In this class, we will explore this exhortation from several standpoints. Surveying through the lens of Aristotle and ancient philosophy, as well as the perennial teaching of Scripture, Tradition and writings of the saints, we will, hopefully, gain a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, “the good life.” In what does happiness consist? What is virtue? And how can it be practically attained here and now in a way that also renders fruit in eternity? These examinations will be followed by a deeper look at the Christian understanding of the virtues, both natural and supernatural (as well as their opposing vices). We will conclude with a more substantive study of the “telos” or goal of the virtues in our lives and their place in our spiritual pilgrimage and salvation as we seek to be like Jesus – Who is the Truth.

Site: Online
Registration: $20 ($5 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/ssf107-breaking-the-chains-that-bind-us-an-introduction-to-moral-theology-2/

November 13, 2019
2:00pm EST

Catholic Fundraising: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?
National Catholic Development Conference

This webinar will be based in part on the 2018 NCDC Membership Survey regarding fundraising efforts. It will compare this data against the 2018 Giving USA report and other reports. In addition, the presentation will include key insights drawn from the survey and information as indicators for future planning. In this webinar, you will learn: About information regarding fundraising activities in the Catholic community; how to compare your own fundraising activities against national benchmarks; concrete recommendations for future strategizing.

Site: Online
Registration: NCDC members $85 / Nonmembers $110
https://info.ncdc.org/catholic-fundraising-how-did-we-get-here-and-where-are-we-going-webinar-11-13-2019

November 26, 2019 – February 4, 2020
Tuesdays
8:30pm EST

New Listing
Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern Christianity
Avila Institute

This course offers an introduction to the spiritual treasures of the Byzantine tradition of Christianity. The first part looks at the distinctive features of its rich liturgical piety. The second part extends this liturgical perspective to include the ways in which icons communicate the mysteries of the faith. And the third part examines the Hesychast tradition, focusing on the Prayer of the Heart.

Site: Online
Registration: $20 ($5 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/gp2500-spiritual-wisdom-of-eastern-christianity-2/

November 27, 2019 – February 5, 2020
Wednesdays
9:00 pm EST

New Listing
Theology of Divine Mercy, Conversion and Suffering
Avila Institute

In this exploration of the theology of mercy, the spiritual doctrine of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Maria Faustina, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and Saint John Paul II are thematically surveyed in relation to the realities of conversion and suffering in the Christian life. In light of these modern day witnesses and the teachings of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict, Divine Mercy remains the dominant spiritual theme of our era and a key to approaching the new evangelization.

Site: Online
Registration: $40 ($15 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/gp1400-theology-of-divine-mercy-conversion-and-suffering-2/

December 5, 2019 – February 6, 2020
Thursdays
8:30pm EST

New Listing
Christian and Non-Christian Spiritualities
Avila Institute

This course explores the distinguishing characteristics of Christian spirituality in relationship to the major forms of spirituality known today. First it looks at what the nature of spirituality is, what questions in must answer, and then identifies distinguishing characterstics of Christian spirituality to major forms of spirituality today. Participants will be able to better understand authentic spiritality versus those that might impose themselves and thereby mislead a Catholic in modern culture. This course is based on discussions by Hans Urs von Balthasar and the instruction provided by the CDF.

Site: Online
Registration: $40 ($15 for Catholic Priests and Religious)
https://avila-institute.org/avila-courses/gp2400-christian-and-non-christian-spiritualities-2/

December 18, 2019
8:00pm EST

The Gift of God: Preparing for the Nativity of the Lord
God With Us Online

As the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Lord draws closer, using the prayers of the Church in this holy season as our guide, we will ponder God’s gift of Himself to us, and consider how we can respond by making a gift of ourselves to Him. The evening's webinar will open 30 minutes ahead of time for questions and pre-class discussion. God With Us Online is dedicated to the catechetical renewal of Eastern Catholics in the United States in accord with the Church’s call for the New Evangelization. While the goal is to teach Eastern Catholics about their faith, this will be of interest to many Roman Catholics also.

Site: Online
Registration: Free of charge but registration is required
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1915652940468/WN_0vr7UGRaR1CY80hVQ95zoQ

January 8, 2020
continued on following dates
January 15, 2020
January 22, 2020
Each at 8:00pm EST

Baptized into Christ: The Mystery of Initiation & The Identity of the People of God
God With Us Online

The celebration of baptism, chrismation and Eucharist together is not simply a practicality. These mysteries are closely connected and must be understood in light of each other. Using Scripture, Fr. Sebastian will show us how these mysteries are not just a symbol, but truly make us the People of God. This is a three-week series. Each evening's webinar will open 30 minutes ahead of time for questions and pre-class discussion. God With Us Online is dedicated to the catechetical renewal of Eastern Catholics in the United States in accord with the Church’s call for the New Evangelization. While the goal is to teach Eastern Catholics about their faith, this will be of interest to many Roman Catholics also.

Site: Online
Registration: Free of Charge but registration is required
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7015652958816/WN_Kp-u6-DhR76gDAfwW7TXcQ

October 7, 2019

20th Annual Louis J. Luzbetak Lecture on Mission and Culture
Catholic Theological Union

"Research, Practice, and Training: The Challenge of Mission in an Increasingly Mobile and Complex World" presented by Michael A. Rynkiewich. Old groupings are breaking up, people are on the move or are fleeing home and then settling in new places. Many people seem to be able to speak several languages and are competent in several cultural settings. Doing mission has become an even greater challenge than simple cross-cultural communication. How does one conduct missiological research in a community that may disappear tomorrow? How does one train new missionaries for work in a field that will certainly morph into something else? Changing times call for new perspectives on mission.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: Free and open to the public
https://ctu.edu/event/luzbetak2019/

October 7, 2019

16th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
Migration Policy Institute, CLINIC, and Georgetown University Law Center

This annual conference put on by MPI and its partners, the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., and Georgetown University Law Center, features thoughtful policy and legal analysis and discussion of the most important immigration topics from leading government officials, attorneys, researchers, advocates, and others.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: $80
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/16thannual-immigration-law-policy-conference

October 7-10, 2019

ANSH 2019 Convention
National Association of Hispanic Priests

For details and registration information, please visit their website.

Site: New York, New York
Registration: Please see website
http://ansh.org/index.php

October 8-23, 2019

NRVC 2019 Fall Institute
National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC)

Every other year, NRVC sponsors the Fall Institute (Convocation is held during even years). This year, NRVC will offer four workshops at the beautiful Marillac Center in Leavenworth, KS, October 8-23. All programs begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. except for the Art of Accompaniment and Discernment which ends at noon on its final day.

The following courses will be offered this fall:
October 8-9: Behavioral Assessment 2 (Pre-requisite: Behavioral Assessment 1)
October 11-13: Behavioral Assessment 1
October 15-19: Orientation Program for New Vocation Directors
October 21-23: The Art of Accompaniment and Discernment

Site: Marillac Center, Leavenworth, Kansas
Registration: See website for individual course fees
https://nrvc.net/274/publication/4171/article/18611-2019-fall-institute

October 10, 2019

Science and Religion: Prerequisites for an Integral Ecology
St. Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

Pope Francis’s Laudato Sí resurfaced the core question: are science and religion truly co-dependent dimensions of Earth knowledge? This issue has preoccupied scientist Dr. Nancy Tuchman and theologian Dr. Michael Schuck since the inception of their integral ecology textbook, Healing Earth. This lecture will explore their interdisciplinary work around the science, ethics, spirituality and action necessary for healing our Earth. Dr. Tuchman is a professor of biology, and Dr. Schuck is an associate professor of theology, both at Loyola University Chicago. Their lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
https://events.dom.edu/integral-ecology

October 10-13, 2019

30th Annual Meeting of BCTS
Black Catholic Theological Symposium

The 30th Annual Meeting will take place starting on October 10th – 13th, 2019 in Charleston, South Carolina. The meeting is being hosted by Dr. Matthew Cressler (College of Charleston) and Kathleen Merritt (Diocese of Charleston). The Thursday night Public Lecture will be at the historic Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture. We are planning a tour prior to the lecture (around 5pm). Also if you can stay on Sunday, we are attending the 10am mass at St. Patrick Church.

Site: Charleston, South Carolina
Registration: Members $125 / Nonmembers $125 plus $50 membership fee
https://blackcatholictheologicalsymposium.org/2019-annual-meeting/

October 10-13, 2019

2019 National Black Catholic Men's Conference
Bowman Francis Ministry

We are committed Black men, principally Catholic, who recognize our need for God’s help! We gather in Christ’s presence in an atmosphere of trust, equality and anonymity, to share personal feelings and experiences. We unconditionally accept one another and prayerfully support one another. We feel encouraged by the Holy Spirit to share with one another...Men to Men!

Site: Los Angeles, California
Registration: $150
https://www.bowmanfrancisministry.com/men_s_conference

October 11-12, 2019

2019 Annual Catholic Social Workers' Nation Association Conference
Catholic Social Worker's National Association (CSWNA)

The 2019 Annual Catholic Social Workers' National Association Conference "Passionately Catholic Social Work" will be held at Franciscan University of Steubenville. 2019 Keynote Address: Dr. Gregory Popcak, Founder and Executive Director of the Pastoral Solutions Institute. Dr. Popcak is the author of almost 20 popular books & programs integrating solid Catholic theology and counseling psychology.

Site: Franciscan University campus, Steubenville, Ohio
Registration: Member $125 / Nonmember $190
https://cswna.weshareonline.org/2019AnnualConference

October 14-17, 2019

CMSM Justice & Peace Immersion 2019
Conference of Major Superiors of Men

In the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching and praxis, local groups and religious leaders will guide us with insightful social analysis, encounters, and drawing on the dimensions of active nonviolence and a just peace ethic to both understand poverty, migration, and racism in our nation’s capital, as well as envision social transformation. We will encounter the dynamics of one of the poorest parts of our country in the midst of one of the wealthiest areas, the experiences of migrants intersecting with such poverty, and key structural challenges, such as gentrification. We will have the opportunity to visit organizations working closely with those on the margins. We will learn from speakers from various viewpoints on these issues. There will be regular times for Mass, group prayer, and reflection on our encounters to deepen insight and friendship with each other. Although we (CMSM) are inviting CMSM members especially, the event is open to anyone. Age minimum 18.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: $250
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07egbc2ztrac2b9e74&llr=xkmheadab

October 14-17, 2019

81st Annual Convention of CLSA
Canon Law Society of America

On November 12, 1939 in Washington, DC, a group of canonists established the Canon Law Society of America as a professional association dedicated to the promotion of both the study and application of canon law in the Catholic Church. Today, the Society’s membership includes over twelve hundred (1,200) men and women from thirty-five (35) countries. The Society remains active in the study and promotion of canonical and pastoral approaches to significant issues within the Latin and the Eastern Catholic Churches.

Site: Atlantic City, New Jersey
Registration: Registration closed
https://canonlawsocietyofamerica.org/future-conventions/

October 16, 2019

The Stories We Tell: Latinx Narratives and the Future of Catholicism
St. Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

Dr. Imperatori-Lee, professor of religious studies at Manhattan College, will explore how demographic, historical and literary narratives have shaped our Catholic imagination in the United States. By looking closely at narratives by and about Latinx Catholics, we can envision a future for our troubled church. This future relies on our embracing of memory, the sacredness of the everyday, and women in leadership. The lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
https://events.dom.edu/stories-we-tell

October 17, 2019
continued on following dates
October 24, 2019
October 31, 2019

Making Sacred our Lives: Celebrating the Religious Lifecycle and Following the Religious Calendar in the Three Abrahamic Traditions
St. Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

This course offers an opportunity to examine the practices by which infants and children are initiated into each faith community, helped through the transitions of adolescence, invited into adult forms of leadership and responsibility, and finally supported though their final years. How do the theological insights of each tradition give shape to its rituals that mark progressive stages of life? Class meets on Thursdays - October 17, 24 and 31, 2019

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $50
https://events.dom.edu/faithful-people-living-word-vii

October 18, 2019

Find Your Greatness (Louisiana)
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!

Site: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-baton-rouge-la-oct-18-2019/

October 19, 2019

Messenger of Peace
Catholic Theological Union

This is a 90-minute production of stories, original music and art work about Francis of Assisi. Based on witnesses' personal experiences, this play highlights the impact Francis' message of peace and reconciliation had on very significant people. A powerful portrayal of a beloved saint, this theater work is honest and created for today's world. Music is performed by Paolo Castellani, violin & Francesco Di Giandomenico, guitar, stories told by actor Luca Tironzelli; original art by Tim Leeming, script and musical score by Robert M. Hutmacher, OFM. Starts at 8 p.m.

Site: CTU Campus, Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messenger-of-peace-tickets-68066573955

October 19-20, 2019

Praying with The Saint John's Bible
Christ the King Priory

The Saint John’s Bible is the first handwritten bible, commissioned by a Benedictine monastery, in more than five hundred years. It is written on approximately 1,150 pages and includes one hundred sixty major illuminations. A copy of the large, seven-volume leather bound Heritage Edition, which is a fine art reproduction of The Saint John’s Bible, had been donated to St. Benedict Center and will be on perpetual display starting in 2019. On this weekend, you will get to know The Saint John’s Bible and receive help with practicing lectio divina with the text and visio divina with the stunning images.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $138.76 (includes program fee, meals and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/10/19/praying-with-the-saint-johns-bible-brad-neary-fr-thomas-leitner-osb

October 24-27, 2019

2019 Religious Formation Conference Congress
Religious Formation Conference

Over 300 attendees are expected to participate in the 2019 Congress. Participants from every region of the U.S. – and even some international attendees – will descend upon Louisville for several days of connection and networking, dialogue and learning, prayer and Eucharist. The RFC Congress is a biennial national gathering that offers presentations and seminars that engage, educate, and strengthen formators in their ministry of formation. Topics touch on both initial and lifelong (ongoing) formation. Congress is ideal for formation and leadership personnel as well as partners and collaborators in religious formation.

Site: Louisville, Kentucky
Registration: Members $460 / Nonmembers $560
https://rfccongress2019.com/

October 25, 2019

New Listing
5th Annual Cyber Security and Forensics Conference
Chestnut Hill College

Co-sponsored by the Chestnut Hill College HTCIA Student Chapter and the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), Delaware Valley chapter, this full day event features industry experts, recruiters and thought leaders. This conference addresses issues associated with investigations, apprehensions and methodologies associated with the newest breed of high-tech criminals. With the explosion in use of computers and the Internet, there is an uprising in criminal activities that utilize these powerful tools. From computer viruses to data processing fraud, there are many growing threats that expose our society to a new kind of criminal activity. Registration is free, but strongly encouraged for food purposes.

Site: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: Open to the public free of charge, but registration is requested
https://www.chc.edu/events/5th-annual-cyber-security-and-forensics-conference

October 28-30, 2019

Amazing Parish Conference
AmazingParish.org

The Amazing Parish Conference is a practical, one-of-a-kind experience for parish leaders. You’ll receive first-hand organizational health training from New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni. You’ll learn from dynamic and engaging presenters like Matt Maher, Chris Stefanick, Kevin Cotter, Sr. Regina Marie, and more. The conference experience is also an opportunity for personal and spiritual renewal with daily Mass, confession, and Eucharistic Adoration. Unlike other conferences, an Amazing Parish Conference is a workshop-style format so pastors and parish leadership team members can work side-by-side to learn what a real leadership team looks like, how it operates, and how it can best serve its parishioners. By the end of the conference, you’ll have a clear, practical vision of what leadership can look like at your parish and how to implement it once you get home.

Site: Anaheim, California
Registration: $1,750 per parish leadership team (3 to 5 members)
Website: https://amazingparish.org
Conference: http://www.cvent.com/events/the-amazing-parish-conference-anaheim-ca-october-28-30-2019/event-summary-89661d314ee546468214aea5e1cd9985.aspx

October 31, 2019

New Listing
Proactive Grieving: Healing Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit
Shalom Spirituality Center

Proactive Grieving is an organic, user friendly approach to processing loss that is groundbreaking and innovative. Based on thirty years of research and actively companioning the bereaved, Proactive Grieving is an organic, user friendly approach in processing loss and part of a paradigm shift in bereavement consciousness that fosters resiliency. This seminar presents new and exciting survival strategies to clinicians, caregivers, social workers, health professionals, clergy, or others involved with helping those who grieve. Program starts at 6:30 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm.

Site: Dubuque, Iowa
Registration: $15 offering
http://shalomretreats.org/programs.html (scroll down page to program)

November 2-10, 2019

Opening Day Prayer Vigil: International Week of Prayer and Fasting
The Coalition for IWOPF

The IWOPF brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and races. We gather to pray for an end to the “culture of death,” and for a newfound appreciation for basic human rights, particularly in the United States of America. By invoking the help of our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, and by praying the Rosary, we play a crucial role in the conversion of nations and changing the course of world events. All who are able to participate are invited to join us at the Basilica in Washington, DC for the International Week of Prayer and Fasting Opening Day prayer vigil on Saturday, November 2nd. The event is free, however, please register so that IWOPF can anticipate the number of prayer packets to provide for attendees. 9 am-4:30 pm. Mass at noon. Confessions at 9 am-11:30am and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm.

Site: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC
Registration: The event is free but registration is required
https://iwopf.org/get-involved/how-your-family-can-be-change-world-needs

November 3-8, 2019

New Pastors' Program
St. Mary's Seminary & University

This is a five-day workshop designed exclusively for new pastors and parish life coordinators. Workshop sessions include "The Pastor as a Person," "The Catholic Community and Pastoral Leadership," "The Pastor as Steward," "The Pastor as Administrator," and "The Pastor as Priest."

Site: Baltimore, Maryland
Registration: $975
http://www.stmarys.edu/the-center-for-continuing-formation/clergy-programs/new-pastors-program/

November 4, 2019

River of Fire: One Woman's Spiritual Journey to Get Jesus Right
St Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

Sister Helen Prejean’s commitment to the dignity of all has inspired millions for over thirty years, and her continued passion for justice is a call to action for us all today. She is known around the world for her tireless work against the death penalty and has been instrumental in sparking national dialogue on capital punishment and in shaping the Catholic Church’s vigorous opposition to all executions. After witnessing an execution, Sr. Helen realized that this lethal ritual would remain unchallenged unless its secrecy was stripped away, and so she sat down and wrote the bestselling book, Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States. She will speak on her recent memoir, River of Fire. The book chronicles the story of her spiritual journey before the events of Dead Man Walking took place. The lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
https://events.dom.edu/Helen-Prejean

November 4-8, 2019

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.

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/

November 5-8, 2019

42nd Annual National Conference on Faith-Based Service
Catholic Volunteer Network

Each fall, more than 150 staff members of faith-based volunteer programs, campus personnel, and other partners gather for the National Conference on Faith-Based Service. Hosted in a different location each year, the National Conference is an opportunity for those involved in faith-based service to come together to learn new skills, share their experience and expertise, and network with their colleagues.

Site: Cleveland, Ohio
Registration: Member $375 / Nonmember $425
https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/cvn-events/national-conference/national-conference-2019/

November 6-7, 2019

USCMA 2019 Regional Meeting: The Mission and Ministry of Reconciliation
United States Catholic Mission Association

Missionaries understand the challenge, and the commitment, needed to embrace reconciliation as both a ministry and a mission. David Kelly is our “subject expert.” Dave is a Catholic priest of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. He is the Executive Director of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) and works for Kolbe House at Assumption, a parish-based jail ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Dave is trained and certified as a mediator from DePaul University and has received training in the restorative practice of Peacemaking Circles. He will present on the theology and spirituality of reconciliation in one session and lead the group in learning how to create Peacemaking Circles, a vital building block for forming communities of reconciliation.

Site: Techny Towers Conference and Retreat Center, Techny, Illinois
Registration: Members: $275 (includes meeting expenses, three meals and overnight accommodations) / Nonmembers: $375 (includes membership fee, meeting expenses, three meals and overnight accommodations)
https://uscatholicmission.org/2019-regional-meeting

November 7-10, 2019

2019 Pastoring in Black Catholic Parishes: Here I Am, Send Me
The National Black Catholic Congress and The Josephite Pastoral Center

The 2019 Pastoring in Black Catholic Parishes, “Here I Am, Send Me” Conference is a development and enrichment conference opened to all who provide spiritual growth and leadership in the Black Apostolate.  We will focus on the development of pastoral skills necessary to effectively serve the African American Community. There will be panel discussions and opportunities for the participants to share their stories and challenges and successes.

Site: Alexandria, Virginia
Registration: $275
http://www.josephitepastoralcenter.org/product/2019-pastoring-in-black-catholic-parishes-conference/

November 8-9, 2019

Enneagram Basic
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center

The Enneagram is a personality theory combining the insights of modern psychology with proven wisdom of ancient philosophies. Each participant is led to discover her/his type and investigate some of the implications for building better relationships. In addition, insights gained from the Enneagram can assist in the process of spiritual growth and personal transformation.

Site: Villa Maria, Pennsylvania
Registration: $135 (includes programs, meals and lodging)
https://www.vmesc.org/Web/home/programs-retreats?id=625

November 13, 2019

New Listing
Wounded Shepherd: The Sacred Heart and the Reform of Pope Francis
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology

Please join us for the Fall 2019 Dehon Lecture with Austen Ivereigh. Austen Ivereigh is a journalist, fellow in contemporary church history at Campion Hall, Oxford, and author of “The Great Reformer”, a biography of Pope Francis. He is the keynote speaker of Sacred Heart’s Fall 2019 Dehon Lecture. The topic of his lecture is “Wounded Shepherd: the Sacred Heart and the Reform of Pope Francis”.

Site: Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Registration: Free will donation
https://www.shsst.edu/fall2019dehonlecture/

November 14, 2019

Albertus Magnus Lecture
St. Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

Presenter: Dianne Bergant, CSA, PhD. In his encyclical on ecology, Pope Francis concentrated on three important themes: our understanding of human nature, the interconnectedness of all creation, and the interdependence of all creatures. This lecture will offer biblical grounding for these important themes. Sr. Dianne is Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union. The lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
https://events.dom.edu/dianne-bergant

November 15, 2019

New Listing
Profound Preaching
The Word Became Flesh: Preaching as Sacrament
Liturgical Institute of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake

The Catholic sacramental imagination rightly sees the created world as capable of communicating the grace of God. But what sacramental role can be given to the created word? When the homilist mounts the ambo or the catechist breaks open the Gospel, human words are put in service to the Word of God, and where God is present, transformation follows. If humble bread and wine can become the Real Presence of Christ, should we not expect words of Gospel proclamation to be more than just reminders of the Word? Fr. David Mowry, instructor of homiletics at Mundelein Seminary, explores the nature of word, language, and Scripture in order to highlight the proper place of preaching and proclamation within the sacramental imagination of the Church.

Site: Mundelein, Illinois
Registration: tbd
https://www.liturgicalinstitute.org/conferences

November 15-17, 2019

St. Hildegard of Bingen & Julian of Norwich: Mystical Guides for the Spiritual Journey
Christ the King Priory

Learn from the lives and teachings of the great mystics St. Hildegard of Bingen and Julian of Norwich! The sessions consist of initial lecture, individual silent reading of selected texts from the saints, small-group discussion and big group sharing. The Holy Eucharist will be celebrated daily. Reconciliation will be available, as well as times of Eucharistic Adoration.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $205.77 (includes program fee, meals and taxes)
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/2019/11/15/st-hildegard-o-bingenampjulian-o-norwich-mystical-guides-for-t-spiritual-journey-kris-mcgregor-and-discerning-hearts-team

November 17, 2019

New Listing
Laudato Si: Our Challenge and Privilege as Children of Earth (Sundays at CTU)
Catholic Theological Union

In his encyclical Laudato Si’. Pope Francis insists that addressing the problems of pollution is not enough. He clearly states: “There needs to be a distinctive way of looking at things, a way of thinking, policies, an educational programme, a lifestyle and a spirituality which together generate resistance to the assault of the technocratic paradigm” (LS #111). Lecture begins at 2:00pm and concludes at 6:00 pm. Sr. Diane Bergant is the speaker.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: Open to the public but registration is required
https://ctu.edu/event/sundays-at-ctu-with-sr-diane-bergant/

November 23-26, 2019

2019 AAR Annual Meeting
American Academy of Religion

The American Academy of Religion brings thousands of professors and students, authors and publishers, religious leaders and interested laypersons to its Annual Meeting each year. Co-hosted with the Society of Biblical Literature, the Annual Meetings are the largest events of the year in the fields of religious studies and theology. Some 10,000 people are expected for the 2019 Annual Meetings, where more than 1,000 academic sessions and additional meetings will be offered. Plan to join your friends and colleagues in beautiful San Diego, California for the 2019 Annual Meetings!

Site: San Diego, California
Member Registration: $330 by November 21; $380 onsite
Nonmember Registration: $500 by November 21; $550 onsite
https://www.aarweb.org/annual-meeting/2019-annual-meeting-nov-23-26

December 2-5, 2019

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

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)
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/encore-priests/

December 6-8, 2019

Love at the Heart of the Cosmos: Living in Relational Wholeness
The Institute for Religion and Science

Divine Love, according to Teilhard de Chardin, is the core energy of the cosmos. God’s love is unceasing, dynamic, and creative—pulsing in the heart of all things, driving us ever forward to newness. Our wondrous human gift of love means that the future of Earth is in our hands. But in these tumultuous times, where are we going? We need a new story to guide our way. A rich awareness of what the Catholic-Hindu theologian Raimon Panikkar called “Cosmotheandric Solidarity”—the profound connection of God, cosmos, and humanity—can help place us in a universe of deepening consciousness and increasing complexity. Our story requires contemplative practices to open our minds and hearts to divine love and new possibilities. And it must encourage us to transcend our differences and distances, adopting a planetary faith of the Earth that welcomes all God’s peoples, all God’s creatures, and all God’s planetary life, as one deeply connected spiritual community.

Site: Chestnut Hill College campus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: $275 General attendance / $175 Online Livestream
http://irands.org/event/love-at-the-heart-of-the-cosmos-living-in-relational-wholeness/

December 7, 2019

Find Your Greatness (Port Orange, Florida)
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! Speaker: Jonathan Fanning

Site: Catholic Church of the Epiphany, Port Orange, Florida
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-port-orange-fl-dec-7-2019/

December 9-14, 2019

Short-term Mission Trip: US-Mexico Border
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers

Join Maryknoll on a short-term trip to El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico on December 9-14, 2019. Tour the border and meet the players on the front lines of the immigration issue and learn what the Catholic Church teaches about welcoming the stranger.

Site: El Paso, Texas (starting point)
Registration: $650 (Registration is full but you can place yourself on the waiting list. Contact: Kris East at keast@maryknoll.org)
Details: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efv65ttfef00da7b&llr=4wmvzncab

January 3-6, 2020

ACHA 2020 Annual Meeting
American Catholic Historical Association

This will be the 100th Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association (ACHA).

Site: New York, New York
Registration: Coming soon
https://achahistory.org/nyc2020/

January 8, 2020 – April 8, 2020
Wednesdays

New Listing
The Catholic Vote in 2020 (Spring Lecture Series)
Catholic Theological Union

Every election cycle is an opportunity to renew what Pope Francis calls the bonds of “civic and political love,” the commitment we have to one another as fellow citizens. In The Catholic Vote in 2020, Catholic Theological Union’s Professor Steve Millies will lead a conversation about citizenship in the light of Catholic faith, paying special attention to the 2020 election season. Lectures begin at 7:00 pm each Wednesday and conclude around 8:00 pm; they are open to the public.

Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: $15 per lecture / $150 entire series
https://ctu.edu/event/spring-lecture-series/

January 9-13, 2020

New Listing
NCOD Pastoral Week
National Catholic Office for the Deaf

The National Catholic Office for the Deaf is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to Pastoral Ministry with Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. NCOD serves 5.7 million Deaf and Hard of Hearing Catholics through its pastoral ministry and through its special advocacy to bishops, pastors and families with Deaf children. At our annual conference pastoral workers and Deaf Catholics can share their experience, support each other, and enrich their understanding and information about Deaf ministry.

Site: Kansas City, Missouri
Registration: Opening soon
http://www.ncod.org/pastoral-week-2020

January 13-15, 2020

18th Annual Leadership Conference
Guest House

Recovery invites clergy, religious brothers and seminarians living with addictive disorders to experience personal and vocational fulfillment marked by the serenity that comes with sobriety. This conference explores some of the unique challenges and graced opportunities ordained and vowed religious encounter on the journey to sobriety and serenity. The conference is designed for Church leaders who are responsible for the formation and care of clergy and men religious. This includes Bishops, Provincials, Superiors, Chancellors, Vicars for Clergy, Canon Lawyers, Vicar Generals, Vocation Directors, Seminary Personnel, Directors of Clergy Personnel and Healthcare Coordinators. All are welcome! The conference is a valuable opportunity to learn about addiction and recovery, to gain resources, and to receive an overview of intervention services and treatment programs offered by Guest House

Site: Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Registration: $399
https://guesthouse.org/project/18th-annual-leadership-conference-january-13-15-2020/

January 23, 2020

March for Life Conference
March for Life Education and Defense Fund

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.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: $35
https://marchforlife.org/mfl-2020/conference/

January 24, 2020

March for Life
March for Life Education and Defense Fund

The 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, D.C.
Registration: Free will donation
https://marchforlife.org/

January 25-28, 2020

New Listing
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2020
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Our theme this year is: Bearing Witness: Life and Justice for All. The Gathering will be an important collaborative opportunity to bring together colleagues who work on issues impacting life and human dignity across the spectrum such as: maternal and child health, human trafficking, family separation, incarceration, and many more. We hope this will be a chance to open our hearts and minds, and create a space to work together towards the common good.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: Coming soon
http://www.usccb.org/about/justice-peace-and-human-development/catholic-social-ministry-gathering/index.cfm

January 30 – February 1, 2020

2020 Mid-Atlantic Congress
Association of Catholic Publishers and the Archdiocese of Baltimore

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: Baltimore, Maryland
Registration: $165
https://midatlanticcongress.org/

February 6-8, 2020

Thomas Aquinas and the Crisis of Christology
Aquinas Center and Thomistic Institute

Site: Ave Maria, Florida
Registration: Coming soon
https://www.aveconferences.com/aquinas-christology

February 8, 2020

New Listing
Find Your Greatness (Winter Haven, Florida)
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! Speaker: Jonathan Fanning

Site: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Winter Haven, Florida
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-winter-haven-fl-feb-8-2020/

February 9, 2020

New Listing
Find Your Greatness (Bradenton, Florida)
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! Speaker: Jonathan Fanning

Site: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bradenton, Florida
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-bradenton-fl-feb-9-2020/

February 10-14, 2020

Associate Pastor Workshop
Saint Meinrad Seminary and 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. The sessions offer opportunities for formation, reflection, and individual and communal prayer in the beautiful setting of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Seminary.

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $700 (includes program fees, meals and accommodations)
https://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-associate-pastor/

February 11, 2020

Michael Eric Dyson: What Truth Sounds Like
St. Catherine of Siena Center, Dominican University

New York Times bestselling author, Michael Eric Dyson, will speak on the topic of his recent book, What Truth Sounds Like: RFK, James Baldwin, and Our Unfinished Conversation About Race in America. Dr. Dyson prophetically addresses the dynamics that inform the narrative of race in our country. The book explores an important meeting and conversation about race between Robert F. Kennedy and James Baldwin in 1963 that continues to impact us all today. Dr. Dyson argues that we have “the power to fix what ails us,” and that we must seize this challenge and reminds us that we are in “dire need of more talk, more insight, more wisdom, and yes, more productive conflict, if we are to learn from our past in order to move forward into the present.” Dr. Michael Eric Dyson is a Georgetown University sociology professor, a New York Times contributing opinion writer, and a contributing editor of The New Republic, and of ESPN's The Undefeated website. The lecture starts at 7 p.m.

Site: River Forest, Illinois
Registration: $10
https://events.dom.edu/dyson

February 17-20, 2020

NOCERCC 2020 Convention
National Organization for Continuing Education of Roman Catholic Clergy

Site: Newark, New Jersey
Registration: To be advised
https://nocercc.org/

February 21-23, 2020

RECongress
Office of Religious Education of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

RECongress (Los Angeles Religious Education Congress) is the largest annual gathering of its kind in the world. The four-day event is held at the Anaheim (California) Convention Center and is sponsored by the Los Angeles Office of Religious Education. Begun in 1968 as an "institute" for religious education (CCD) teachers, RECongress has grown to include people of all vocations and different faiths. The three-day event is open to adults and young adults and offers more than 200 speakers presenting over 300 workshops, in addition to lunchtime entertainment, evening concerts, 16 Liturgies in a variety of characters, the Exhibit Hall and much more.

Site: Anaheim, California
Registration: $85
http://www.recongress.org/

March 17-21, 2020

New Listing
Religion Communication Congress 2020
Religion Communicators Council

RCC is one of 100+ organizations that are cooperating to present Religion Communication Congress 2020 (RCCongress 2020), a once-a-decade gathering of professional religion communicators from a wide range of faith traditions. Our 2020 annual meeting will take place during RCCongress 2020 along with the DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards and Wilbur Awards. The Program Committee is planning opportunities for you to learn cutting edge strategies and skills through hands-on opportunities, academic and applied research, practical workshops, and thoughtful plenaries. An impressive lineup of speakers and workshop leaders will be featured. Specific events will be added to the schedule as they are confirmed.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: $395 thru January 15, 2020; $425 after
https://www.religioncommunicators.org/convention

March 20, 2020

New Listing
Find Your Greatness (Harrison City, Pennsylvania)
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! Speaker: Jonathan Fanning

Site: St. Barbara Catholic Church, Harrison City, Pennsylvania
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-harrison-city-pa-mar-20-2020/

March 20-21, 2020

New Listing
Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization
Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College

The Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization is an annual conference sponsored by the Gregorian Institute at Benedictine College. The Gregorian Institute’s mission is to contribute to the renewal of Catholic culture and the defense of religious liberty in America by engaging, equipping, and developing the next generation of Catholic leaders. The Symposium supports this mission and offers a unique forum for current and emerging leaders to share ideas and best practices. At the Symposium scholars, field professionals, members of religious communities, clergy, and students present papers based on their research and professional experiences. It is a time of fellowship, reflection, and dialogue concerning topics integral to the New Evangelization.

Site: Atchison, Kansas
Registration: Opening soon
https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/symposium/about/index

March 21, 2020

New Listing
Find Your Greatness (Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania)
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! Speaker: Jonathan Fanning

Site: St. Ferdinand Church, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Registration: $25
https://dynamiccatholic.com/find-your-greatness-cranberry-township-pa-mar-21-2020/

March 23, 2020

New Listing
Evolution's God: Teilhard de Chardin and the Varieties of Process Theology
The Institute for Religion and Science

In 1953, Teilhard asked, "Who at last will give evolution its God?" His own endeavor to answer that question often bears striking similarities to the process theism of his contemporaries, Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne. Yet, the differences can also be striking. All three are rightly classified as promoting versions of process theology, but they show by their divergences that process thought—especially process theism—is far from yielding a monolithic viewpoint on the theistic question. The presenter will be Dr. Donald Wayne, Viney, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Pittsburgh State University.

Site: Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Registration: Free will donation
http://irands.org/event/evolutions-god-teilhard-de-chardin-and-the-varieties-of-process-theology/

March 24-27, 2020

New Listing
Aging in America Conference
American Society on Aging

The theme for the 2020 conference is Aging 2020: Examining the Needs of Today’s Diverse Older Adults. We will focus on issues impacting our increasingly diverse and multicultural older adult population. We will examine the social constructs of ageism, racism, sexism and heterosexism, and we will also highlight aspects of aging that have seen great improvement through the lenses of positive and creative aging.

Site: Atlanta, Georgia
Registration: Opening in October
https://www.asaging.org/general-info-aia

March 29-31, 2020

New Listing
Ways of Perfection and Devout Lives: Saintliness Across Traditions
University of Notre Dame

Christian tradition knows saintliness as a spiritual quality shared by believers by virtue of their closeness to God, marked for Christians by baptism and their mystical bond with God through Christ. In a special way, Christians venerate those saints whose lives of heroic virtue—for some leading to martyrdom—establish them both as models and intercessors for all those who seek intimacy with the divine. At this conference, we will explore how notions of saintliness are expressed in Christianity and other traditions and cultures. What might we learn from saintly people of various sorts about the journey toward holiness? How can the example of the saints encourage lives of friendship and virtue? These and other questions inspire this World Religions World Church conference at the University of Notre Dame.

Site: Notre Dame, Indiana
Registration: Coming soon
https://theology.nd.edu/graduate-programs/initiatives/world-religions-world-church/conferences/