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Events
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Online Learning
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Grants
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Books
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to go to the complete list of this month's books. The following
are
a few books of particular interest.
Our
Lady of Hope
The Soul of the
Cathedral of Notre Dame Patrick
Chauvet
Leadership for the Greater Good
A Textbook for
Leaders Dan R. Ebener and Borna Jalšenjak
Liturgy and Sacraments in a COVID World
Renewal, Not
Restoration Kevin W. Irwin
Overcoming Sinful Thoughts
How to Realign
Your Thinking and Defeat Harmful Ideas Rev. T.G.
Morrow
. . . plus works by
Vost,
Nouwen,
Spitzer,
Chittister
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Amazing Parish Online
Features video modules on the most popular Amazing Parish conference
content, featuring Patrick Lencioni and focusing on teamwork. AP
Online is designed to walk parish leaders and teams through videos
and exercises, giving them the tools they need to build an amazing
parish. Each module takes 45-60 minutes and is accompanied by a
study guide. AP Online is made available to you free of charge
thanks to the generosity of our donors who believe your parish can
and should be amazing.
https://amazingparish.org/aponline/
Ave Maria Press: Professional Development Webinar Series
Join Ave Maria Press online for a series of free,
professional development webinars for parish ministers.
Enjoy access to free presentations by experts in every area
of parish ministry from the comfort of your home or office.
Log in to the live webinars to participate in our
question-and-answer sessions or watch the free recordings at
your convenience.
https://www.avemariapress.com/webinars/parish
Boston College:
STM Online: Crossroads
Offers non-credit
online
courses and workshops for
for adult spiritual enrichment and faith formation. With a
focus on shared reflection in an online learning community.
Courses run four to six
weeks with a fee of $85; workshops run for two-weeks for
$40.
www.bc.edu/schools/stm/crossroads/
Center for
Ministry Development
The Center for Ministry Development (CMD) works to provide
dynamic resources for comprehensive youth ministry and is
committed to helping parishes, dioceses, and campuses
implement the vision for ministry with young adults as
articulated by the U.S. Catholic Bishops in Sons
and Daughters of the Light--A Pastoral Plan for Ministry
with Young Adults. The
webinars are leader/ministry/staff focused and are priced at
$25 per participant with group discounts available.
www.cmdnet.org/cmd-store/category/24-webinars
CLINIC (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)
CLINIC
regularly offers webinars on a variety of immigration law,
advocacy, and program management issues. Each webinar lasts
approximately 90 minutes and covers a specific topic. CLINIC
schedules at least one webinar per month on discrete
immigration law issues. Participants receive a certificate
of attendance and a copy of the presentation. Fees vary from
no-charge to $25.
https://cliniclegal.org/webinars
Coursera
Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from
the world’s best universities and educational institutions.
Courses include recorded video lectures, auto-graded and
peer-reviewed assignments, and community discussion forums.
When you complete a course, you’ll receive a sharable
electronic Course Certificate. Highlights: Online and open
to everyone; Learn a new skill in 4-6 weeks; Priced at about
$29-$99.
https://www.coursera.org
Duolingo
If you'd like to start learning a foreign language,
check out Duolingo. This is an online language-learning
platform designed to give everyone—worldwide—a chance to
learn a language for free (no hidden fees, no premium
content). You can access Duolingo via the web and/or by
downloading the app for iOS, Android or Windows phones.
https://www.duolingo.com/
Johnson Institute / Senior Adult Ministry
Offers
self-study courses covering four separate categories which
provide enrichment, training, and inspirational curriculums.
Course fees average $250. The site also provides additional
resources and professional certification.
www.senioradultministry.com
McGrath Institute for Church Life
Offers online courses ranging between four and eight weeks
in length, with most being six weeks. Students read texts
and watch video lessons before posting weekly assignments,
sharing reflections in discussion forums and participating
in real-time online discussions with classmates. Subjects
include Catholic Doctrine, Christian Life, Church History,
Liturgy, and Scripture. The fee for most courses is $99.
https://mcgrath.nd.edu/online-courses/step/
Religious Formation Conference (RFC)
Offers periodic webinars to RFC members--the Chicago
Province is a member--free of charge. Check the website and
if you (as an SVD) are interested in a particular webinar,
contact this office
educsvd@uscsvd.org for registration instructions.
https://www.relforcon.org/programs/webinars
Religious Law and Consultation
Offers previous, recorded webcasts concerning religious law.
Webcasts are available on-demand for $65 or as a CD-rom for
$75.
http://www.ahereford.org/recordings
Spirituality & Practice
Offers a variety of online e-courses focusing on
spirituality and its practice. Numerous religious traditions
are represented: the Dalai Lama, Thomas Merton, Henri
Nouwen, Eknath Easwaran to name a few. Among the courses
offered, there are also online retreats. Prices start at
$39.95.
http://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/ecourses/
St. Luke Institute: SLIconnect
One-hour, live
presentations by experts in psychological and spiritual
health. Participants may "chat" questions to the facilitator
during the presentation. All webinars are recorded an can be
accessed on SLIconnect after the live presentation. Webinars
are offered for approximately $25-$60; registration includes
access to the presentation slides, associated learning
materials, and on-demand access to the webinar recording for
six months.
www.SLIconnect.org/browse
Successfully Speaking
Offers online accent modification classes to improve your
communication skills and pronunciation of the English
language as well as offerings in public speaking and
communication skills. Typical cost for a class is $2,200 to
$2,500. Note that they also have no-charge online videos
available.
http://successfully-speaking.com
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April 2021:
Annual events officially cancelled for 2021
Conference on Human Formation
Saint Luke Institute and Saint Meinrad Archabbey and
Seminary
https://www.sliconnect.org/conferences/
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Online
April 5-30, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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2021 American Counseling Association Virtual Conference
Experience
American Counseling Association
This year, we have reimagined our annual, in-person
conference to a monthlong celebratory, community
building and engaging virtual experience. By joining our
monthlong Virtual Conference Experience, you’ll
participate in a different weekly focus that encompasses
the profession as a whole and engage in specific issues
counselors face. During the month you'll be able to
engage in education sessions with live Q&A; listen to
keynote speaker-of-the-week; network with fellow
attendees; daily 15-minute Quick Chats; and take
advantage of on-demand content 24/7.
Site: Online
Registration: Member $199 / Nonmember $249
https://www.counseling.org/conference/conference-2021/agenda/event-focus
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Online
April 6-8, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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NCEA: 2021
National Catholic Education Association
Ignite. Unite. Inspire. Be a part of the largest gathering of
mission-driven teachers and leaders just like you. Join the
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and be
ignited for transformation, united in community and inspired
by faith as you connect with and learn from a nationwide
group of Catholic school educators.
Site: Online Registration: $129
http://2021.ncea.org/
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Online
April 6-9, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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2021 Convention of Religion Communicators Council
Religion Communicators Council, Associated Church Press, and
Canadian Christian Communicators Association
The 2021 Convention of Religion Communicators Council (RCC)
will be held as a virtual event. Opening New Portals,
Building Community is designed to help
communicators—reporters, editors, publishers, writers,
marketers, freelancers, videographers, photographers,
graphic designers and more—who work for the religious
and mainstream media, denominations, religious and other
organizations and nonprofits and more to be supported
and encouraged as people of faith and to network and
develop and improve their skills. In addition to plenary
speakers, panels and workshops, the convention will
include the business meetings and award ceremonies for
the Associated Church Press, Religion Communicators
Council and the Canadian Christian Communicators
Association.
Site: Online
Registration: $95
https://religioncommunicators.org/convention/
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Online
April 6-15, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Aging in America Conference
American Society on Aging
ASA’s annual conference has always been an opportunity to connect and
share ideas and resources. Over the past few months, we have
learned a great deal about the importance of connecting in
new ways. We are drawing from this knowledge to build ways
for our community to come together, even in the face of the
health risks and economic impacts brought by the pandemic.
For the first time, ASA will convene new virtual events in
the months leading up to the conference, to generate ideas
and discussion that will be carried into conference
programming.
Site: Online Registration: Member $290 /
Nonmember $540
https://www.asaging.org/on-aging
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Online
April 12-15, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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National Workshop on Christian Unity
National Ecumenical Officers Association
NWCU Background: In 1963, a group of Roman Catholics, in
the context of Vatican II, met to equip local leadership
for the task of ecumenical ministry. In 1969, they
invited leaders of other Christian communions to join,
and today the national ecumenical officers of the
churches continue their oversight of the workshop, which
is planned by national and local committees. There are
both denominational and ecumenical sessions during the
workshop. Specific details about the 2021 Workshop will
be forthcoming.
Site: Online
Registration: $75
http://nwcu.org/
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Online
April 14, 2021
6:30 pm EDT
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New Listing
Icons & Iconography
Rock Hill Oratory
Have you ever wondered about icons? What is the tradition behind
them? Why are they “written” and not “painted”? What
materials are used to create them? What are some of the
techniques and spiritual disciplines involved? Father Damian
Higgins (Ukrainian Rite) is the abbot of Holy
Transfiguration Monastery in Redwood Valley, California. He
has created icons and led workshops for many years,
including here at the Rock Hill Oratory. In a live on-line
session, he will answer those questions and show us some
work in progress. Please join us on Wednesday, April 14,
2021 at 6:30 p.m. (EDT) No charge, but donations accepted
and appreciated.
Site: Online Registration: No charge, but donations accepted and
appreciated.
https://rockhilloratory.org/events/iconography-retreat/
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Online
April 16-18, 2021
See website for daily schedule
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New Listing
World Catholicism Week 2021
DePaul University, College of Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences
Rise Up and Walk: Catholicism and Health Care Across the
Globe
The Catholic Church is perhaps the largest provider of
health care in the world. From sophisticated Catholic
hospital systems to small rural clinics, the Church
continues the legacy of healing begun by Jesus. This
conference will address some of the most pressing issues
facing Catholic health care providers around the globe
and brings together speakers from Uganda, India,
Ecuador, South Korea, Kenya, the U.S., Canada, Brazil,
Mexico, and Zambia.
Site: Online via Zoom
Registration: This conference is free of charge, but
advance registration is required
https://las.depaul.edu/centers-and-institutes/center-for-world-catholicism-cultural-theology/World-Catholicism-Week/
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Online / In Person
April 17, 2021
9:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
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Into the Deep: Discovering the Depths of God Every Day
Avila Institute
Presented by Dan Burke, Avila Institute, Dan will bring
you on Journey to the Castle with his Testimony and Call
to Conversion; Journey of Prayer and a Call and Path to
Ever Deepening Prayer and Union with God; and Journey to
the Seven Secrets of Spiritual Progress with Concrete
Steps to Success in Prayer.
Site: Online or San Pedro, California (In person)
Registration: $29
https://spiritualdirection.com/events/into-the-deep-on-april-17-2021-hosted-in-san-pedro-ca
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Online
April 19, 2021
7:00-8:00pm CST
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Shapiro Lecture: Spring 2021
Catholic Theological Union
Theme: Divine Contingency: Law, History, Performance,
and Play presented by Dr. Christine Hayes. In late
antiquity, the talmudic conception of divine law as a
contingent and dynamic phenomenon unfolding in
historical time stood in stark contrast to a prevailing
and largely Stoic and later Christian conception of
divine law as an absolute and immutable logos
transcending historical time. This lecture applies
insights from performance studies, as well as theories
of humor and play, to illuminate the rabbis’
counter-cultural construction of a historically embedded
divine law.
Site: Online via ZOOM
Registration: Free-will donation
https://ctu.edu/event/spring-shapiro-lecture-2/
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Online
April 21, 2021
7:00-8:30 pm (ET)
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Joy Amidst Life's Challenges
St. Francis Center for Renewal
Fathers Anthony Mongiello and Giuseppe Esposito will offer
reflections on the role of joy in the Christian life as it
buoys the spirit through the many challenges of our human
experience. Music, humor, supportive relationships and many
of God’s other gifts of love can help us maintain the joyful
spirit needed to navigate troubling times. Join us for an
evening of prayer and reflection centered on the gift of a
joyful heart. Note: This program will be conducted entirely
online through Zoom. A unique link to join the meeting will
be emailed to you within 48 hours of the program.
Site: Online via Zoom Registration: $20 suggested registration offering
https://www.stfrancisctr.org/upcoming-events/joy-amidst-lifes-challenges
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Online
April 24, 2021
9:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
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Hope
Rock Hill Oratory
There is a lovely Scottish proverb: Were it not for hope, the heart
would break. Given the events of the past year, this quote
seems truly appropriate for this day’s presentation.
Actually, our hearts are well cared for because we are
Christians, a resurrection people; and the central story of
our faith leads from a brutal crucifixion to a wondrous,
previously unimaginable, new life. Can we believe that this
story continues in our midst? Scripture tells us that we
can. As we will see, we are accompanied on our search for
meaning by the God of Promise, who has told us: “Even to
your old age and gray hairs, I am your God. I have made you.
I will carry you. I will sustain you.” [Isaiah 46:4]
Site: Online (via Zoom) Registration: Required. No charge but donations accepted and
appreciated
https://rockhilloratory.org/events/hope/
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April 25-28, 2021 |
Conference of the National Association of Vocation /
Formation Directors
Canadian Religious Conference
Our Association’s mandate is to encourage and foster a culture of
vocation among all Catholics across Canada by helping each
person to recognize and realize their unique call from God
to their own special way of living in this world.
This conference is open to all persons and organizations who are
passionate about fostering a culture of vocation. Scheduled
keynote speakers are Dr. Richard R. Gaillardetz of Boston
College; Sister Margo Ritchie, CSJ of London, Ontario; and
Father Daniel Horan, OFM of Chicago.
Site: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Registration: Members $450 CDN before March 15; $500
CDN
after / Nonmembers $500 CDN before March 15; $550 CDN after
https://crc-canada.org/en/activite/navfd-conference-2021/
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Online
April 26-28, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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NACPA Convocation 2021
National Association of Church Personnel Administrators
In response to our members wants, needs and abilities,
we will be holding the 50th Anniversary of NACPA
Convocation entirely online. NACPA's annual convocation
allows members to learn from experts in HR and the world
of HR in the Church; from those who have succeeded in
creating a better and more prosperous environment,
through the field of HR, within their communities. NACPA
continues to connect members to professionals with
up-to-date, tactics, policies and skills, as well as to
friends and colleagues from around the country and
valued partners in sponsors and exhibitors. Over the
course of three days, attendees enjoy the camaraderie of
Mass and the Opening Ceremony, three Plenary presenters,
16 different Workshop Sessions, Hot-Topic Roundtables or
Intimate Forums and Post-Session and Speaker Chats, all
culminating in the Tuesday night Awards Banquet.
Site: Online
Registration: Members $400 / Nonmembers $585
https://www.nacpa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35:convocation&catid=20:site-content&Itemid=126
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May 9-14, 2021 |
Leaning into the Gospel: Learning Love and Freedom
Maryknoll Mission Institute
How do we grow in love and freedom? How do we offer
nonviolent compassion to those who are suffering,
including ourselves, other living beings and the planet
itself? This program will explore answers to those
questions, through reflections on the Gospel message,
stories and models of nonviolence in the past and
present, and teachings from different spiritual
traditions. It will also draw on new research, from
scholars like Erica Chenoweth and others, who reveal
that the key to creating effective and lasting social
change lies in nonviolent movements. Participants will
be introduced to the work of the Catholic Nonviolence
Initiative, a growing global movement within the
Catholic Church, to more fully embrace Jesus’ message of
nonviolence. The core truth and challenge of the Gospel
message of nonviolence will be applied to the crisis
that threatens survival on the planet today, and offer
participants a way forward, based in hope and humility.
As we face the intersection of climate destruction,
global poverty and the cry of the oppressed, especially
women, the necessity of Gospel nonviolence as a means of
social transformation is clearer than ever.
Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100321&view=Detail&_ga=2.200755884.380401544.1606230102-2041259925.1606230102
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Mariological Society of
America 2021 Annual Conference
Mariological Society of America
Theme: Mary and the Word of God. In his 2010
apostolic exhortation, Verbum Domini, Pope Benedict XVI
encouraged scholars “to study the relationship between
Mariology and the theology of the Word,” which he saw as
“most beneficial both for the spiritual life and for
theological and biblical studies.” He went on to say
that our understanding of Mary “stands at the heart of
Christian truth. The incarnation of the Word cannot be
conceived apart from the freedom of this young woman who
by her assent decisively cooperated with the entrance of
the eternal into time” (no. 2)
Site: Libertyville, Illinois (Marytown National Shrine
of St. Maximilian Kolbe)
Registration: Members will be advised
https://www.mariologicalsociety.com/
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New Listing
Marian Eucharistic Conference (8th Annual)
Ave Conferences (Ave Maria University)
The conference will include dynamic talks, a Candlelight Rosary Walk,
Holy Mass, Adoration, Benediction and Praise & Worship. This
is an awesome opportunity to come to know Jesus through Mary
in a more personal way as well as to learn how to touch the
lives of others through your own life. Note: We have been
given permission to have our talks in the beautiful Ave
Maria Parish Church, which holds over 1,100 people. We will
be able to follow all CDC guidelines and respect social
distancing by limiting the number of participants to 350.
Site: Ave Maria, Florida Registration: $170 (includes lodging and meals)
https://www.aveconferences.com/
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Online / In Person
May 15, 2021
9:00 am – 1:00 pm CT
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Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits
Avila Institute
Dan Burke (Avila Institute) will bring you on a journey through the
Battleground and the Mind: Testimony and Understanding the
Forces of Darkness and Light and How They Drive us to
Despair or Liberation; Discernment and Freedom – Rules of
Discernment: Practical Progress in Spiritual Warfare and
Hearing the Voice of God; and Discernment and Freedom –
Final Rules and the Examen Prayer: Concrete Steps to Peace
of Mind and Discerning God’s Will – Moving from Encounter to
Commitment.
Site:
Online or Princeton, Illinois (in person) Registration: $29
https://spiritualdirection.com/events/setting-the-captives-free-on-may-15-2021-hosted-in-princeton-il
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When Tears Sing: Lament as a Way Home to the Heart of God
Maryknoll Mission Institute
The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.”
Words of Tennessee Williams, on his tombstone, mirror a
way home to the heart of God. When vulnerable and
fragile persons find one another, when vulnerable and
fragile communities come together, a spirit of hearty
resilience and deep joy germinates verdant life between
the fissures of a terrible broken world. The Christian
tradition names this experience koinonia. Where koinonia
is, there is ecclesia, church. During this program,
participants will create koinonia, church, by bringing
their lived experiences into plenary and small group
conversations and exercises. Particular “voices” will
join the conversations and experiences: the Civil Rights
Movement of the South; the Missing Generation those who
died from AIDS from 1992 to 1993; lament psalms; as well
as fiction, non-fiction, and cinema. Over the course of
the week, participants will learn practical models of
relation that will make a difference for the good in the
communities to which they will return. Bill, with the
help of biblical, theological, psychological, literary
and visual resources, constructs lament as fundamentally
relational. His research and experiences in parish and
non-parochial settings has led him to trust that when
more of life-the-way-it-really-is, is addressed in
communities through relational practices and
commitments, greater solidarity emerges, deeper joy is
aroused, and more fervent passion for justice is
awakened.
Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100341&view=Detail&_ga=2.242762496.380401544.1606230102-2041259925.1606230102
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May 20, 2021
7:00 – 9:00 pm ET
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St. Philip Neri: A Visionary
Rock Hill Oratory
St. Philip Neri was a man ahead of his time. He envisioned a
community of men without vows, bound together by charity in
an age when all religious communities were bound by vows and
rules. He also anticipated the Vatican II vision of an
active and integral role for the laity and the importance of
educating them in their faith. Come encounter this visionary
founder of the Oratory.
Site: Online Registration: Required. No charge but donations accepted and
appreciated
https://rockhilloratory.org/events/st-philip-neri-a-visionary/
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May 22, 2021 |
New Listing
Meditative Photography
Shalom Spirituality Center
Each of us expresses our creativity differently. Some use words.
Others find joy and purpose in woodworking, painting,
sewing, sculpture, or dance. For others, photography can be
the voice to convey what they are unable to with words.
Photography is a universal language we can all speak and
understand. In this program, award-winning photographer
David LaBelle offers three lessons on light, timing, and
composition; and the importance of slowing down and learning
to see beauty in the commonplace. This is a hands-on class
using your smartphone camera. Participants will e-mail their
day's photos to David to be included in a slide show at the
end of the workshop.
Site: Dubuque, Iowa Registration: $40 (includes lunch)
https://shalomretreats.org/stec_event/meditative-photography/
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June 2021:
Annual events
officially cancelled for 2021
Elder Religious & Diocesan Priests Workshop
Misericordia University
https://www.misericordia.edu/campus-community/conferences-workshops/erdp
The Cecilia Meighan, RSM Institute of Law and Religious Life
Misericoria University
https://www.misericordia.edu/campus-community/conferences-workshops/the-27th-annual-cecilia-meighan-rsm-institute-of-law-and-religious-life
2021 Notre Dame Preaching Conference
Department to Theology, University of Notre Dame
https://theology.nd.edu/graduate-programs/initiatives/marten-program/conferences-lectures/
Joseph A. Fitzmyer, SJ – Institute on Sacred Scripture
Georgetown University
https://sacred-scripture.college.georgetown.edu/
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Online
June 1 – July 31, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Summer @ CTU
Catholic Theological Union
Now more than ever, we need to come together for study and
reflection to create meaningful faith-based and pastoral
responses to changing global and ecclesial needs. We invite
you to take or audit courses or enjoy a workshop with CTU's
renowned faculty, visiting professors, and facilitators.
Summer at CTU is open to students and the public.
Site: Online Registration: $300 Audit fee/per course
https://ctu.edu/summeratctu/
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Online / In Person
June 1-4, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Sacred Liturgy Conference 2021
Sacred Liturgy Conference
Schola Cantus Angelorum is pleased to announce the 9th annual Sacred
Liturgy Conference on June 1-4, 2021 in Spokane, WA. This
year’s theme “The Incarnation in the Holy Eucharist” will
illuminate the Incarnation as inseparable from the Cross,
Resurrection, and the Holy Eucharist. The lectures will take
place in the conference center of the Ruby River Hotel and
four beautiful Gregorian liturgies including one in the
ancient Dominican Rite will be celebrated at St Aloysius and
the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Site: Gonzaga University Campus, Spokane, Washington Registration: $295 Lay Person / $245
Priests, Religious, Deacons / $75 Online
https://sacredliturgyconference.org/
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June 1-4, 2021 |
NAFSA 2021 Annual Conference &
Expo
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Join together with the global international education
community from more than 100 countries to discover the
latest innovations, new strategies, and best practices.
Establish and build upon your institutional partnerships
as we come together to “think big” about the future of
international education. Attend sessions developed by
your peers from international education leaders and
changemakers all across the globe. Connect with fellow
attendees and build a network essential to your
professional success. Explore the NAFSA 2021 theme,
“Designing our Shared Future,” which focuses on how
international educators design new ways to engage our
global community in building bridges and responding to
the needs of the next generation. We are excited to join
with you to learn from each other, and be together.
Site: Orlando, Florida
Registration: Member $449 by April 15; $599 after /
Nonmember $649 by April 15; $799 after
https://www.nafsa.org/conferences/nafsa-2021
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CALLED 2021
Catholic Campus Ministry Association
Go deeper through CALLED 2021 Learning Tracks. Featuring
five workshops and specific resources for the campus
minister
Site: San Diego, California Registration: Coming soon
https://www.ccmanetwork.org/called2021
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Online
June 3-6, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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College Theology Society 2021 Convention
College Theology Society
This will be the Society's 66th Annual Convention. The theme
is "The Human in a Dehumanizing World: Re-Examining
Theological Anthropology and Its Implications".
Site: Online via Zoom Registration: Coming soon
http://collegetheology.org/annual-convention
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June 4-6, 2021 |
Power and Purpose Conference
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: $176 Regular / $97 Religious, Deacons / $0
Priests / $80 meal plan
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/ppc/
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Into the Deep:
Discovering the Depths of God Every Day
Avila
Institute
Presented by
Dan Burke, Avila Institute, Dan will bring you on
Journey to the Castle with his Testimony and Call to
Conversion; Journey of Prayer and a Call and Path to
Ever Deepening Prayer and Union with God; and Journey to
the Seven Secrets of Spiritual Progress with Concrete
Steps to Success in Prayer.
Site: Online
or Decatur, Texas (In person)
Registration: $29
https://spiritualdirection.com/events/into-the-deep-on-june-5-2021-hosted-in-decatur-tx
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Online / In Person
June 6-9, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Catholic Youth Ministry Convention
LifeTeen
We have a place for you at the Catholic Youth Ministry Convention.
Join us for effective and comprehensive youth ministry
training, powerful spiritual renewal, and family-like
solidarity and support from hundreds of youth workers
across the globe. Registration fee includes all
sessions, breakouts, materials, Sunday dinner, Monday
lunch & dinner, and Tuesday lunch & dinner. The virtual
conference experience will include streaming of all
general sessions, select breakout sessions, and other
interactive conference elements.
Site: Scottsdale, Arizona
Registration: $575 by May 1;
$595 after / $200 online
https://lifeteen.com/events/catholic-youth-ministry-convention-info/
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June 6-11, 2021 |
Transforming Individuals and Communities: Restorative
Justice Practices
Maryknoll Mission Institute
This program will enable us to widen our comprehension
of values that unite us such: as forgiveness, truth,
reconciliation, social and ecological justice as we
engage in participative processes of Restorative
Justice. Joanne will demonstrate how narratives and
story-telling in these processes can lead to a deeper
understanding of truth, individual and collective
responsibilities and repair of harm. We will discuss the
contributions and challenges of Restorative Justice in
dealing with structural injustices and show how these
processes of transformative dialogue can lead to
solidarity and mutual recognition of our common
humanity. There are no ready-made answers in restorative
processes. Every accord is different, depending on the
participants; thus, there is room for the Spirit’s work!
Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100342&view=Detail&_ga=2.266970702.1347000624.1611601637-1772010243.1611601637
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Online
June 7-8, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Summer Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond has designated 2021 as the Year
of the Eucharist in the Archdiocese. The theme for this
year's Institute draws its inspiration from that as well
as from the recognition of the hardships that bodies
have faced due to COVID-19 and the separation that it's
caused from loved ones and even from worship. Yet,
there's another body, the Eucharistic Body of Christ.
While proper understanding of the Eucharist is
important, it is also meant to be experienced. As
Eucharistic bread and wine, it nourishes us physically
and spiritually and so affirms the goodness of our
bodies. Join us June 7-8 for the 14th Annual Summer
Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership when Dr.
Kathleen Bellow of Xavier University of Louisiana will
address the topic of the Eucharist for all leaders and
aspiring leaders in Catholic education and faith
formation.
Site: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free but registration is required
http://cnh.loyno.edu/lim/lplc/summer-institute
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Online
June 8-10, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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2021 Catholic Media Conference
Catholic Press Association
At the Catholic Media Conference you will find a variety of
individuals that make up a growing community of Catholic
communicators looking to learn from and be inspired by one
another. You will meet journalists, writers, photographers,
social media managers, graphic designers business leaders,
editors and all areas of expertise within Catholic
communication. Some have decades of experience, and others
are just starting on their career journey. Join us to learn
and share.
Site: Online Registration: Coming soon
https://www.catholicpress.org/page/2021CMC
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Online
June 9-11, 2020
See website for
daily schedule
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The Church Has Left the Building
National Association for Lay Ministry (NALM)
Workshop topics include: What Synodality Requires of Clergy in Ministering with Lay
Ministers; Thriving in Ministry During Trying Times; We
Can't Go Back, But, There Are Ways We Can Go Forward;
more. See the website
for a complete description of all the workshops being
offered.
Site: Online
Registration: Members $99 / Nonmembers $150
https://www.nalm.org/page/AnnualConference21
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Online
June 10, 2021
9:00-11:30 am ET
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Chaos...Courage...Contemplation
Rock Hill Oratory
During these four mornings in June, Sister Gay and Sister Susan will
facilitate another program in their hopeful and prayerful style. It will focus on current needs
and situations, so watch for updated information as we
get closer.
Site: Online Registration: Required. No charge but donations accepted and
appreciated
https://rockhilloratory.org/events/chaos-courage-contemplation/
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June 10-13, 2021 |
CTSA 75th Annual Convention
Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA)
At the 75th Annual Convention of the Catholic Theological
Society of America we will bring theological perspectives to
bear on the seminal topics of work and economy, considering
their significance and the multifaceted challenges they pose
within the purview of Catholic--in conversation with other
Christian and religious communities’--visions of God and the
divine economy, of humanity, and of the world. To this end,
papers and sessions are invited to creatively engage the
conference theme through diverse theological, ethical,
historical, practical, and— very
importantly--interdisciplinary methods and vantage points.
Our 2021 annual meeting will be the CTSA’s seventy-fifth. In
light of this anniversary, we also welcome sessions that
consider our work as theologians and the work of our Society
in the face of the complicated dynamics and pressing needs
of our contemporary educational, ecclesial, and societal
contexts.
Site: Online Registration: Open to members only
https://ctsa-online.org/Convention
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June 13-18, 2021 |
Deepening One's Contemplative Practice: Necessary for the
Transformation of Our Time
Maryknoll Mission Institute
This week provides an opportunity to both explore and
practice communal contemplation. Rooted in the Wisdom
tradition we will see how contemplation deepens our
capacity to see from our heart to understand our heart
as an organ of perception. Looking at Jesus from the
Wisdom tradition, we will focus on Kenosis and on the
invitation to surrender to the Divine Mystery. In the
Kenosis of God’s love, we will reflect on our experience
of unity within divinity and how it is part of our
evolutionary journey. Finally, we will integrate our
contemplative practice with developing our consciousness
so as to respond out of a contemplative heart to the
injustices and polarities we are experiencing today.
Communal contemplative sitting will be integrated into
every day of our time together.
Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100343&view=Detail&_ga=2.263308876.1347000624.1611601637-1772010243.1611601637
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June 16-20, 2021 |
Thomistic Philosophy and Natural Science Symposium
Thomistic Institute
The Thomistic Philosophy and Natural Science Symposium gathers expert
scientists and philosophers to discuss the potential
compatibility and mutual enrichment of the study of Aquinas'
philosophy of nature and various forms of modern scientific
knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
The 2021 symposium will once again include a day of lectures
geared towards an introduction to Thomistic philosophy and
the history of science, with a focus on chance and
indeterminacy. The rest of the symposium will have
scientific experts discussing the understanding of chance,
randomness, and indeterminacy in their own fields with one
another and with philosophers.
Site: Washington, DC Registration: All fees, lodging, food and activities are
covered by the Thomistic Institute. Open to professional
scientists and philosophers, as well as graduate students
and advanced graduate students in philosophy and the
sciences. Application to attend will open in January 2021
https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events/third-annual-thomistic-philosophy-and-natural-science-symposium-a
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Online
June 17-20, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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ASM 2021 Annual Meeting
American Society of Missiology
The 2021 annual meeting of the American Society of Missiology will
explore various ways in which hybridity marks and
permeates Christian mission, and how it shapes and
influences the total mission endeavor. It shall pay
careful attention to new avenues of mission that are
opened up through hybridity broadly conceived, how other
avenues are closed off, and how multiple and complex
identities entail distinct experiences of suffering and
satisfaction.
Site: Online via Zoom
Registration: $150
https://www.asmweb.org/registration
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June 20-25, 2021 |
Theogenesis: Is God Becoming
God?
Maryknoll Mission Institute
This program will explore Teilhard de Chardin's notion
of "theogenesis" or the rise of God in evolution.
Teilhard thought that evolution requires a new
understanding of God in a world where consciousness is
increasing with complexity. We will look at the
relationship between consciousness and matter and
explore the emergence of God through writings of
Teilhard de Chardin and Carl Jung, among others. We will
also briefly explore the relationship between
theogenesis and trinitization in view of human action
and Jacob Boehme's idea of quaternization. My purpose is
to explore Teilhard’s theogenesis as the ground of a
Christocentric universe, and to show that Christogenesis
is the unfolding of divinity in space-time. The universe
is God coming to be fully the Christ through creative
union in love.
Site: Maryknoll, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100345&view=Detail&_ga=2.32557950.1347000624.1611601637-1772010243.1611601637
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June 20-25, 2021 |
Summer Scripture Conference 2021
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
"Let there be Light: Science and the Word, an Eternal Relationship" We look forward to welcoming you to the beautiful University
of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary campus for this
week-long series that offers compelling presentations,
opportunities for prayer, and a retreat-like atmosphere to
contemplate this year’s focus on the relationship between
faith and science. Presenters will include Fr. Robert
Spitzer, Dr. Stacy Trasancos and Dr. Tina Wray.
Site: Mundelein, Illinois Registration: $825 (includes overnight accommodations)
https://usml.edu/event/summer-scripture-conference/
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June 21-24, 2021 |
AUSCP 2021 Assembly
Association of U.S. Catholic Priests
The theme for this year's assembly is "Where Do We Go From
Here?". Featured speakers include: Fr. Michael Joncas;
William Bishop Wack, CSC, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee,
Florida; Sr. Markie Klein, SSND; Archbishop John Wester,
Archbishop of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Michael Sean
Winters. All are welcome to join us.
Site: Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Registration: $480 before March 31, 2021; $500 after
https://auscp.org/assembly-2021-where-do-we-go-from-here/
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Online
June 22, 2021
2:00-4:00pm EST
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Preaching and Laudato Si
Marten Program (Department of Theology, University of Notre
Dame)
In Laudato Si Pope Francis has challenged the
Church to integrate care for creation into its social
teaching and pastoral practice. What implications could
this have for preaching? Could preaching help the
faithful to discover the created order as a pathway to
the divine? How might preachers help to foster respect
and care for creation in both liturgical and
non-liturgical settings? Join a conversation among four
theologians about the way forward in connecting
Laudato Si to the preaching ministry.
Site: Online Registration: No Charge
https://theology.nd.edu/graduate-programs/initiatives/marten-program/free-preaching-webinars/
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Online
June 23, 2021
2:00-4:00pm EST
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Preaching from Archetypal Energy
Marten Program (Department of Theology, University of Notre
Dame)
The homily is a place of integration between the spiritual life of
the preacher and the sense of mission out of which the
preacher operates. Both of these dimensions, which lie
beneath the ministry of preaching, arise out of the
archetypal energy most active within the preacher. Fr.
Detisch, presenter, will explore the three main archetypes
that tend to operate the most within the spiritual lives of
male clergy: the Hero-for-Christ, the Servant-with-Christ,
and the Mystic-in-Christ-in-Me. These archetypes have a
strong influence on the content and tone of a cleric’s
preaching. Each archetype offers an important asset to the
ministry of preaching, but also contains a hazardous
weakness that needs to be monitored. These will be examined
and discussed during this session.
Site: Online Registration: No Charge
https://theology.nd.edu/graduate-programs/initiatives/marten-program/free-preaching-webinars/
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Online
June 23-26, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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ITMS General Meeting 2021
International Thomas Merton Society
The conference's theme is "Thou Inward Stranger"
inspired by Merton's The Strange Islands 1957.
Just as in Louisville he found he could “not be alien”
to all the people “shining like the sun,” he wrote that
in his hermitage and among the trees, “here I am not
alien.” In Merton’s concern for human rights, and as a
monk devoted to the charism of hospitality, in what ways
did this person of privilege demonstrate how to be an
ally, through self-identification with the outsider, to
those externally labeled “the alien” and “the stranger”?
Site: Online
Registration: $40 (plus $2.50 processing fee)
http://www.merton.org/2021/default.aspx
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June 23-27, 2021 |
New Listing
10th Annual Summer Philosophy Workshop: Aquinas on
Knowledge, Truth and Wisdom
Thomistic Institute
Each summer the Thomistic Institute sponsors a four-day workshop for
students and lovers of philosophy. The conference features
renowned presenters from prestigious universities around the
world and for the first time this year will take place at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Greenville, South Carolina.
The topic for the 10th Annual Summer Philosophy Workshop is
"Aquinas on Knowledge, Truth, and Wisdom.”
Site: Greenville, South Carolina Registration: $295
https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events/10th-annual-summer-philosophy-workshop-1
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Online
June 28 – July 16, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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New Listing
41st Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University of Louisiana
IBCS's Continuing Education & Enrichment Programs provide lifelong
learning and spiritual formation for, pastoral leaders,
clergy, religious, administrators, teachers and others who
minister with Black communities or serve in multi-cultural
settings. The featured courses offer unique opportunities
for students to grow in their understanding of Black
Catholicism and its impact on their ministry, community and
the Church at-large. Students are graded on a pass/fail
basis and will receive 1.5 CEUs for each course successfully
completed. There is a limit of 15 students per class;
maximum registration for the Elder Retreat is 18. Note: In
2020, the IBCS transitioned to an online learning platform
in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. The
administration of Xavier University has not yet announced
the teaching format for the 2021 IBCS Summer Session. Please
note that all class times are CST.
Site: Online Registration:
Fee Schedule
IBCS-eflyer2021-CONTINIUING EDUCATION 12521.pdf (kc-usercontent.com)
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Online
June 30, 2021
8:00-9:00 pm EST
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Unity is not Uniformity: The Development of the Apostolic
Churches
God With Us Online
Why are there so many divisions in the Church when Jesus prayed that
we would be one? Join us as we explore the original Biblical
concept of what it means to be a Church, as well as the
history of the development of the apostolic churches and the
unique theological concepts that make us different. 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 (Zoom) Registration: No charge
https://godwithusonline.org/events/unity-is-not-uniformity/
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July 2021:
Annual events
officially cancelled for 2021
ACCCRUS 2021 Convention
African Conference of Catholic Clergy and Religious in the
United States
https://acccrus.org/
RSM Institute on Sacred
Scripture
Misericordia University
https://www.misericordia.edu/campus-community/conferences-workshops/the-institute-on-sacred-scripture
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July 9-11, 2021 |
New Listing
Workshop: Has God Changed or Is It Me?
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center
Scripture tells us that Jesus grew “in age, and grace, and wisdom."
We too, change as we age and in the process our way of
seeing and understanding God also changes. Each time our God
view changes we enter into liminal space and have a great
desire to recapture our past way of knowing God. Growth
however involves the willingness to stay in the unknown
place until something new emerges. This workshop will
explore some of those liminal experiences.
Site: Westfield, Massachusetts Registration: $305 (onsite with private room)
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/on-site-workshop--has-god-changed-or-is-it-me/
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July 9-11, 2021 |
New Listing
Francis and Clare of Assisi: A Spirituality of Poverty and
Joy
Shalom Spirituality Center
How can we live the contemplative life in the midst of busy lives?
Finding a way to balance prayer and action is a challenge.
Dr. Susan Pitchford will present how the Franciscan way of
life can be balanced and integrated in anyone’s way of life.
Site: Dubuque, Iowa Registration: $230 (includes overnight accommodations and
meals) / $150 Commuter (includes meals)
https://shalomretreats.org/stec_event/francis-and-clare-of-assisi-a-spirituality-of-poverty-and-joy/
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July 11-16, 2021 |
A Living Gospel: Reading God's Story in Holy Lives
Maryknoll Mission Institute
Just as Ellsberg drew inspiration from Dorothy Day, he
hopes that the examples of other people's lives can
inspire his readers. For this reason, he has published
several books about people who found joy and purpose in
more than just material possessions. Ellsberg feels that
a big problem in modern society is that people seek
happiness in the wrong places.
Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100344&view=Detail&_ga=2.27517180.1347000624.1611601637-1772010243.1611601637
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Online
July 11-17, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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New Listing
Summer Bible Institute
Rock Hill Oratory
The long tradition of the Summer Bible Institute continues this year,
but in a new and exciting way! The presentations will be a
combination of a Sunday evening introductory Zoom session,
eight 40-minute pre-recorded talks by each speaker, and a
live on-line conclusion and discussion with each speaker at
the end of the week. Both the Old and New Testaments will be
covered.
Site: Online Registration: Required. No charge but donations accepted and
appreciated
https://rockhilloratory.org/events/summer-bible-institute-2/
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Online
July 12-14, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Virtual 50th Jubilee Assembly
Religious Brothers
Site: Online
Registration: Coming soon
http://www.todaysbrother.com/
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July 12-15, 2021 |
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: $310 (Priests willing to hear confessions
will receive free registration)
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/sjb/
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Online
July 16-18, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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Avila Summit 2021
Avila Institute
The theme is Fire from Above: The Contemplative Life
and Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Presenters include
Cardinal Anders Arborelius, Dr. Anthony Lilles, Dr.
Ralph Martin, Fr. Mathias Thelen, Fr. Boniface Hicks,
OSB and Dan Burke. Registration includes live virtual
access, 30 day access to the recordings of all talks,
and first access to the 2022 Avila Summit in-person
early bird discount.
Site: Online
Registration: $195
https://spiritualdirection.com/events/2021-virtual-avila-summit
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July 18-23, 2021 |
Finding a Way in the Wilderness: Drawing Courage through the
Art of Film
Maryknoll Mission Institute
In his article Desert Attentiveness, Desert
Indifference: Countercultural Spirituality in the Desert
Fathers and Mothers, Belden C. Lane writes: “On the far
side of emptiness, where brokenness and disorientation
overtake us, where death awaits us, we learn to care –
and not to care.” Disruptions in our lives remind us we
are not in control of what happens to us. With time and
accommodation, we come to realize that our response to
life’s disruptions constitutes the fiber – the character
and integrity - of our lives. Film artists remind us of
these truths and invite us into the spiritual discipline
of “wakefulness.” Do we want to be awakened?
Site: Ossining, New York
Registration: $200 Tuition; $60 Deposit; $60 Room/Board
(per night)
http://support.maryknollsisters.org/site/Calendar?id=100346&view=Detail&_ga=2.24299514.1347000624.1611601637-1772010243.1611601637
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July 19-21, 2021 |
Behavioral Assessment 1 (NRVC Summer Institute Workshop)
National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC)
This workshop presents practical interviewing techniques
housed in a theoretical framework of behavioral
assessment. While the focus of the workshop is on
initial assessment of candidates, the methodology easily
applies to assessing candidates in other stages of
formation as well. Workshop participants study sample
case reports and learn skills for interviewing as well
as guidelines for organizing the information into useful
reports. Interview topics include: family background,
educational and occupational histories, psychosexual
histories and intimacy skills, faith history, and other
pertinent issues related to comprehensive vocation
assessment.
Site: Chicago, Illinois
Registration: NRVC Member $450 / Nonmember $675
https://nrvc.net/publication/11357/article/20780-behavioral-assessment-1-workshop
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July 21-25, 2021 |
82nd Annual Tekakwitha Conference
Tekakwitha Conference
This year's theme in Saint Kateri Leads Us to the Mercy
of God
Site: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Registration: Member $135 plus $25 registration fee /
Nonmember $175 plus $25 registration fee
https://tekconf.org/conferences
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Online /
In Person
July 27-30, 2021
See website for
daily schedule
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44th NPM Annual Convention
National Association of Pastoral Musicians
NPM’s National Convention will take place in New
Orleans, Louisiana on July 27-30, 2021. The event will
be a “hybrid event”, offering both an in-person and
virtual experience for an attendee to register. Feel
safer not traveling this year, or does your budget not
allow for travel? Sign up for the virtual convention
experience. You’ll watch the same Plenum addresses,
breakout sessions and other events that your in-person
attendees are experiencing as well. Want to join the fun
in New Orleans? Register as an in-person attendee. We
have some surprises up our sleeve to make the in-person
experience full of New Orleans spirit.
Site: Online or in New Orleans, Louisianna
Registrration: Coming soon
https://npm.org/
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July 28-30, 2021 |
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: Standard $176 ; $97 clergy and religious
(Priests willing to hear confessions will receive free
registration)
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/abs/
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July 30 – August 1, 2021 |
Defending the Faith Conference
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: Standard $176 ; $97 clergy and religious
(Priests willing to hear confessions will receive free
registration)
https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/dfc/
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July 31 – August 3, 2021 |
CBA 83rd International Meeting
Catholic Biblical Association of America
Depending upon the national and regional guidelines for in-person
gatherings, the Eighty-third International Meeting of The
Catholic Biblical Association will be held at The Catholic
University of America in Washington, DC. Details of the
program will be posted on the CBA web page and published in
the CBA Newsletter as they become available. Registration,
on-campus housing, and meal plans will be available on the
CBA web site as well. CBA members will receive notification
and member candidates will receive an invitation when the
registration site is activated (in March)..
Site: Washington, DC
Registration: Approx. $190; Open to CBA Members and invited
guests
https://www.catholicbiblical.org/meetings/83rd-international-meeting
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Online
August 4-5, 2021 (English)
August 6-7, 2021 (Spanish)
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daily schedules
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New Listing
National Gathering on Christian Initiation (NGCI)
Liturgy Training Publications
Join us for the 2021 National Gathering on Christian Initiation™
Summer Virtual Workshops™ —this year's event will be
virtual! This event will be offered in both English and
Spanish. Whether you're a parish leader, initiation
minister, or work in a diocesan office, the NGCI Summer
Virtual Workshops™ will explore the theoretical and
practical aspects of initiation ministry. Through the
interactive Adobe Connect platform, participants will break
open the vision of the RCIA as it is adapted for use with
children of catechetical age, as well as have opportunities
to gather for prayer, a virtual happy hour, and optional
free pre-sessions.
Site: Online Registration: $65 by July 25; $80 after Group rates are available (see site)
https://ngci.org/home/index
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August 6-8, 2021 |
Fourth African National Eucharistic Congress
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Every five years the African National Eucharistic Congress
brings together African Catholics from across the country to
celebrate the visible, living presence of Jesus in the
Eucharistic, share their faith and rich heritage. The
Congress theme: African National Eucharistic Congress, A
Response To The Lord's Prayer, "That They May All Be One",
has its roots in Jesus' prayer for us to His Heavenly Father
that believers would be united. We stand united together at
the foot of the cross. Our challenge is to find ways to
deepen that unity for which Jesus prayed (John 17.21). May
the prayer of Jesus lead us to be one in mind and heart. May
Jesus' prayer for unity help us to find the oneness He says
we must have. The Congress will feature keynotes, plenaries,
workshop sessions, Mass, adoration, and more.
Site: Houston, Texas Registration: Coming soon
https://www.usccb.org/committees/pastoral-care-migrants-refugees-travelers/african-national-eucharistic-congress-2021
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August 16-19, 2021 |
Encore Priests
Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology
This is a workshop designed for priests in their 60s or approaching
retirement. Encore Priests prepares priests for this
transition. Of course, priests never fully retire. By the
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: St. Meinrad, Indiana Registration: $750
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/encore-priests/
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August 27-29, 2021 |
19th Annual Marian Eucharistic Conference
Marian Conference
Site: Winnipeg, NF, Canada Registration: Coming soon
https://www.marianconference.com/
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September 2-5, 2021 |
New Listing
Wild Goose Festival 2021
The Wild Goose Community
The weekend will be packed with music, art, interactive
experiences and much more. The Festival is the place where
all kinds of people come together, not only to hear great
music and incredible speakers, but also to dive into lively
conversations with thought leaders, writers, dreamers,
artists, visionaries, social justice activists,
peace-makers…the ones you’ll find on the official program,
and the ones you might meet while just getting lunch or
hanging out by the river. It’s also a place where you can be
a spectator, but where you can be a co-creator as well. A
place where we affirm the creativity in all of us, and
opportunities to make art and music, to tell stories and
take in stories, can be found around every corner.
Site: Hot Springs, NC Registration: $309
https://wildgoosefestival.org/
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September 13-17, 2021 |
New Listing
The Newly Appointed Pastor Workshop
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 key to pastoring successfully.
Same workshop also being offered on November 8-12, 2021.
Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana Registration: $800
https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-newly-appointed-pastor/
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September 23-25, 2021 |
New Listing
2021 Conference "That They May Be One: Liturgical
Reconciliation"
Society for Catholic Liturgy
The Society for Catholic Liturgy is a multidisciplinary association
of Catholic scholars, teachers, pastors, and professionals –
including architects and musicians – in the Anglophone
world. Founded in 1995, the non-profit Society is committed
to promoting scholarly study and practical renewal of the
Church’s liturgy. This year's keynote speakers are Bishop
Stephen J. Lopes, Bishop of the Ordinariate of the Chair of
Saint Peter and Dr. Stephen Bullivant, Director of the
Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Sociology and Professor
of Theology and Sociology of Religion at St. Mary's
University (Twickenham and London).
Site: University of Notre Dame campus, Notre Dame, Indiana Registration: Coming soon
http://liturgysociety.org/annual-conference
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September 23-26, 2021 |
New Listing
Who Do You Say That I Am 2021 Catholic Answers 7th Annual
Conference
Catholic Answers
Getting the answer right to the most important question ever asked
leads to a fulfilled life, rich in hope, joy, and meaning.
It also leads to the “narrow gate,” which the Author of the
question tells us few will find. Getting the answer wrong,
or settling for a superficial answer, as some Catholics do,
leads to a life where our passions control our choices, and
to the “wide gate,” which that Author says many will enter.
If you want to know better the person of Jesus Christ, His
divinity and humanity, His teachings and virtues, His
ministry and His Passion, and if you want to grasp what all
these mean for you, don’t miss this conference!
Site: San Diego, California Registration: $235 / Free admission for Priests and
Seminarians
https://www.catholicanswersconference.com/
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