September 9 – November 3, 2020
(8-week course, at own pace)

Interior Castle
Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)

Interior Castle is intended for experienced spiritual students. The course is presented largely in James Finley’s poetic, creative, non-linear style and is therefore best suited to those who have experience learning in a heart-centered way that transcends and includes the intellect. Students not familiar with this teaching and learning style may find the course more challenging than other CAC courses. Among the course objectives: Deepen awareness of the “inner witness” through life experiences and contemplative practice; be inspired to see God in all things, to find hope and love even amidst suffering—in the cosmos, nature, oneself, and others; and understand the context of Teresa of Avila's life and writing.

Site: Online
Registration: $120
https://cac.org/online-ed/interior-castle-course-description/

September 10, 2020
1:00-2:00pm ET

Making Meaning: Resilient Responses to Trauma
SLIconnect

The traumatic impact of the pandemic crisis is reverberating across our society, and we are likely to feel its effects for a long time to come. Rev. Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, D.Min., Ph.D., explores healthy ways to manage our own response and offers strategies for effective pastoral care for others. The discussion includes insights from Msgr. Rossetti’s latest study on the effects of trauma on clergy resiliency. Who should attend? Priests, deacons, men and women religious, lay ministers, and those involved in vocations, formation, or clergy and ministry personnel needs.

Site: Online
Registration: Free
https://www.sliconnect.org/product/making-meaning-resilient-responses-to-trauma/

September 14, 2020
4:00pm ET

New Listing
Advocacy and Messaging in an Election Year
Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM)

Join CMSM staff as we explore how your institutes and ministries can thoughtfully communicate about pressing social issues and advance your advocacy goals in an election year context. We will discuss what is legally permissible, what is not permitted, and recommended practices for walking the line. Hear how you can make an impact on ballot measures without being partisan, how you can host or promote candidate forums, and how you can respond to candidates across local, state, and national elections. We will cover both the law and good practices. We’ll even touch on the basics of Tweeting!

Site: Online
Registration: Free of charge but must register
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ynm5CnBvTkmEekLweZYKVA

September 20, 2020
3:00-4:30pm CT

New Listing
Sundays at CTU: Indigenous People and the Church
Catholic Theological Union

Join us “virtually” for our first Sundays at CTU program of the year as we welcome panelists Dr. Michel Andraos, former CTU professor of Intercultural Theology and Ministry, and Sr. Priscilla Solomon, an Ojibway and a Sister of St. Joseph Sault Ste. Marie. The discussion will be moderated by Sr. Joanne Doi, MM, faculty member in the department of Intercultural Studies and Ministry at CTU. In light of the outcomes from the October 2019 Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, the program will discuss some key issues regarding the situation of Indigenous Peoples in the Americas for the Church, with a particular emphasis on reconciliation. A focus of the discussion will be on the challenges of the Church as it works for reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian context. CTU’s long-standing relationship with and attention in its programs to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples will also be discussed.

Site: Online (Zoom)
Registration: No charge but must register to obtain Zoom link
https://ctu.edu/event/online-sundays-at-ctu/

September 21-22, 2020
2:00-5:00pm ET (both days)

New Listing
17th Annual Immigration Law & Policy Conference
Migration Policy Institute, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., and Georgetown University Law Center

The conference, organized annually by the Migration Policy Institute, Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., and Georgetown University Law Center, offers an excellent opportunity to go beyond the headlines with thoughtful analysis from leading experts. Join us for a virtual conference spanning two afternoons of engaging discussions with smart thinkers and expert analysis from leading government officials, attorneys, policy analysts, advocates, and others. Audience Q&A, as always, will be featured during each panel, and we are also adding some new elements for our virtual conference!

Site: Online
Registration: $20
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/events/17th-immigration-law-and-policy-conference

September 23, 2020
3:00-4:00pm ET

New Listing
Feast of St. Francis Webinar: Today's Climate Call—Perspectives of Saint Francis & Pope Francis
Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA)

This webinar will feature Fr. Tom Nairn, OFM, Ph.D., Provincial Minister of the Franciscan Province of the Sacred Heart, who as a Franciscan, ethicist and theologian, will reflect on today's climate realities and share insights from Saint Francis and the Cardinal who took his name, Pope Francis. Fr. Nairn will highlight the life and ministry of Saint Francis sharing how it might relate to today, as well as how Pope Francis' first encyclical, Laudato Si’, celebrating its Fifth Anniversary, and his comments during the pandemic offer guidance for being in right relationship with our world and each other. He will also touch upon environmental ethical and justice issues the pandemic has created.

Site: Online
Registration: $100
https://www.chausa.org/events/calendar-of-events/environment-webinar---sept-23-2020/overview

September 23, 2020
7:00-8:00pm CST

Spirituality and Mental Health in the Face of Trauma
Catholic Theological Union

The Catholic-Muslim Studies Program will host Suzanne Chopra, a licensed clinical social worker, to discuss the relationship between Muslim spirituality and mental health. This conversation will be important in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and the continued need for criminal justice reform in the U.S.

Site: Online (Zoom)
Registration: Free will offering
https://ctu.edu/event/spirituality-and-mental-health-in-the-face-of-trauma/

September 23 – November 17, 2020
(8-week course, at own pace)

Mary Magdalene: Apostle to Our Own Times
Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC)

Join Cynthia Bourgeault as she brings to light what made Mary Magdalene one of Jesus’ most important and beloved disciples. Discover her legacy as an apostle to our times—revealing a path of conscious love that we too are invited to walk. Mary Magdalene: Apostle to Our Own Times is an opportunity to see one of Christianity’s most courageous women, featured prominently in the Gospel story, more clearly. Let her guide you to a perspective of Christianity you never knew existed, one we so desperately need today. While it is not required reading for the course, we recommend Cynthia Bourgeault’s book The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity as lending support to the course content.

Site: Online
Registration: $120
https://cac.org/mary-magdalene/

October 2, 2020
7:00-9:00pm EST

New Listing
2020 Happy HARAMBEE !!
Black Catholic Theological Symposium

Our times are perilous, but God…so let’s come together with beverages and celebrate that still we RISE.

Site: Online
Registration: Members only
https://blackcatholictheologicalsymposium.org/events/2020-happy-harambee/

October 5, 2020
4:00-5:00pm CST

The Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD Lecture
Racism Awareness in Mission: Touchstone or Cultural Blindspot
Catholic Theological Union

In his history of the World Missionary Conference, Edinburgh 1910, Brian Stanley suggests that contemporary use of “culture” in mission may be vulnerable to the same critique as the use of “race” in the colonial missions. On the other hand, sensitivity to culture and context in postcolonial and postmodern missiology has encouraged diversity, interculturality, and movements for greater equity. Drawing from contemporary missiology and critical race theory, this paper will ask whether attention to “culture” and “context” has mitigated racism in mission or tended to obscure it.

Site: Online (Zoom)
Registration: Free will offering
https://ctu.edu/event/2020-luzbetak-lecture/

October 12-14, 2020
(Time to be advised)

New Listing
2020 CLSA Convention
Canon Law Society of America

It is with much excitement that we notify our members and regular convention attendees of our very first virtual CLSA Convention! Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in live Q&A sessions with presenters following each presentation, and members will have the ability to participate virtually in the annual business meeting. Presentations and Q&A sessions will be recorded and available on-demand to paid registrants for two weeks following the three-day virtual event.

Site: Online
Registration: Members $425 / Nonmembers $500
https://clsa.org/page/convention

October 22-24, 2020

Oct. 22:
3:00-6:15pm ET

Oct 23:
7:30am-5:15pm ET

Oct 24:
7:45am-6:00pm ET

New Listing
2020 CSWNA Annual Conference
Catholic Social Workers' National Association

The annual conference contributes to the education and growth of social workers who live out their Catholic faith in their daily practice and professional lives. The theme for this year’s conference is: “Catholic Advocates for Change”. Keynote speaker is Dr. Ray Guarendi, EWTN Host of "The Doctor Is In".

Site: Online
Registration: Members (login for discount rate) / Nonmembers $230
https://cswna.org/annual-conference

October 27, 29, and 31, 2020
(See website for time.)

New Listing
Harm, Healing, and Human Dignity: A National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice
Catholic Mobilizing Network

This conference comes at a critical moment in our Church and in our nation. Interest and engagement in restorative justice is growing among Catholics. This conference brings together impacted persons, experienced practitioners, ministry leaders, and advocates from across the country to enliven Catholic engagement with restorative justice in the United States. Speakers and workshops will highlight local and national examples of restorative practices applied in criminal justice ministry, Catholic education, and parish/diocesan life. Informed by faith-based, secular, and collaborative efforts, the conference will foster formation, story-sharing, and network-building among Catholic individuals and institutions.

Site: Online
Registration: $99
https://catholicsmobilizing.org/new-dates-national-catholic-conference-restorative-justice

September 14-18, 2020

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 key to pastoring successfully. Same workshop will also be presented on November 9-13, 2020.

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $800
https://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-newly-appointed-pastor/

September 16-18, 2020

Walking with the Wounded
Guest House and Stuart Center

Understanding, Recognizing and Acting: Tools for Responding to Addictions in Religious Life and Clergy

This workshop is designed to: Promote the understanding of the nature of addiction and compulsive behavior; Focus on the unique issues of addiction in the lives of Catholic clergy and religious (both women and men), from intervention to re-integration; Provide evidence-based data on the addictive and recovery process; Offer a confidential forum for leadership to discuss concerns related to wellness and recovery for community members, parishes and ministry settings; and Give confidential assistance in preparing policies related to wellness and recovery.

Site: Washington, D.C.
Registration: See website
https://stuartcenter.org/walking-with-the-wounded

September 16-19, 2020

Catholic Youth Ministry Convention
Life Teen, Inc.

Our mission at this event is simple: equip adults to lead teens closer to Christ. Whether you are new to ministry or looking for the best practices to continue your ministry, you’ll find this event has something for you. You can count on incredible keynotes from the best and brightest Catholic speakers and artists, breakout sessions designed to be practical and relevant to your ministry, and a foundation in the sacraments to renew your ministry through your relationship with God. Whether you are a priest, youth minister, DRE, core member, campus minister, or an interested parent, we are ready to serve and train you.

Site: Scottsdale, Arizona
Registration: $595
https://lifeteen.com/events/catholic-youth-ministry-convention-info/

September 17-20, 2020

How Can We Live a Balanced Life in the Midst of the Manifold Demands of Everyday Living?
Christ the King Priory

In his Rule, St. Benedict gives us some helpful hints for how to find the right balance between prayer, work, human relationships and rest. Benedict encourages us to move from working without stopping to praying without ceasing and to the experience of God’s presence in all things.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $315.59
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/how-can-we-live-a-balanced-life-in-the-midst-of-the-manifold-demands-of-everyday-living-fr-volker-futter-osb

September 24-27, 2020

2020 Catholic Answers 7th Annual Conference
Catholic Answers

Who Do You Say That I Am?

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: La Jolla, California
Registration: $235
https://www.catholicanswersconference.com/

September 26, 2020

Substance Use, Emotional Distress and Spirituality
Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

This program will be a safe environment to discuss the needs and challenges that people with trauma and mental and emotional health challenges face in recovery programs. We will discuss the stigma that mental health diagnosis carries, and offer perspectives and tools to create recovery circles that welcome the whole person. Our time together will include presentation and group discussion. All are welcome! Pre-registration required for material preparation.

Site: Westfield, Massachusetts
Registration: $10-25 sliding scale
https://www.genesisspiritualcenter.org/retreats-programs/calendar/substance-use-emotional-distress-and-spirituality/

September 27-30, 2020

58th Annual Conference International Catholic Stewardship Council
International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC)

Gather to learn and celebrate the spiritual and practical value of Christian stewardship in the Roman Catholic tradition. ICSC works with member-dioceses to plan days of stewardship formation for those in their region. Inspiring reflections and liturgies highlight gatherings that offer networking, materials and hands-on expertise.

Site: Anaheim, California
Registration: $149
http://catholicstewardship.com/2020-annual-conference/

October 9-10, 2020

Dreams on the Spiritual Journey
Christ the King Priory

At Biblical times, people knew that their dreams were a second chance to catch what they overlooked the first time around and dreams provided insights for their lives. Within your lifetime you will have over 100,000 dreams and God will not waste our night time dreams so dreams can provide meaningful adjustments within our daily lives. Modern psychology has confirmed that dreams can help us to understand ourselves better and to take the right steps toward “Living life to the full” (John 10:10). On this weekend we will explore how through the symbols and images of our dreams we can discover treasures of personal growth and healing.

Site: Schuyler, Nebraska
Registration: $110.43
https://christthekingpriory.com/retreats-schedule/dreams-on-the-spiritual-journey

October 19-21, 2020

Amazing Parish Conference
Amazing Parish

The Amazing Parish conference is a practical and 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, and you’ll learn from dynamic and engaging Catholic speakers and leaders. 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 also have gained a lot of knowledge and insight, 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: Kansas City, Kansas
Registration: $2,000 for a parish team of five attendees
https://amazingparish.org/kc/

October 26-29, 2020

43rd 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: Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Registration: Info coming soon
https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/event/43rd-annual-national-conference-on-faith-based-service/

October 27-28, 2020

Developing and Sustaining an Immigration Program (San Diego)
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

Led by CLINIC staff, this two-day training provides a complete overview of how to start and sustain a nonprofit immigration legal services program. Attendees will review important lessons from CLINIC’s highly regarded manual, Managing an Immigration Program: Steps for Creating & Increasing Legal Capacity. This manual and curriculum offer detailed information and suggestions for applying for Department of Justice agency recognition and staff accreditation, implementing effective case management systems, fundraising and scores of other pertinent topics related to managing an immigration program. The training is highly interactive. Participants will leave with a plan to create or improve their immigration legal services program.

Site: University of San Diego campus, San Diego, California
Registration: $285
https://cliniclegal.org/training/person/developing-and-sustaining-immigration-program-san-diego

October 30 – November 1, 2020

2020 Conference USCMA
United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA)

Angels Unaware – Mission with People on the Move

USCMA is holding its national conference in El Paso to be in solidarity with the immigrant, the migrant, the refugee. This is an opportunity to encounter others, learn about the peoples “on the move” around the world and in our neighborhoods, explore ways missionaries can respond, and envision more hospitable missionary communities. Immigration will be a key issue the 2020 elections. As missionary disciples, we do not see politics, we see people – sisters and brothers made in the image of God. Regardless of who wins, we want to welcome the stranger, be communities of peace, and be a collective voice for human dignity. This is a crucial moment for mission and the U.S. Church. Join us in making these days moments of awareness, encounter, prayer, insight, and discernment.

Site: El Paso, Texas
Registration: Coming soon
https://uscatholicmission.org/2020-conference-angels-unaware-mission-with-people-on-the-move

October 30 – November 2, 2020

NRVC Convocation 2020
National Religious Vocation Conference (NRVC)

2020 Vision: Focus on Hope

Vocation directors and those who support vocation ministry gather for camaraderie, inspiration, insight, and in-depth learning.

Site: Spokane, Washington
Registration: Members $500 (Convocation only); $675 Full Package (includes October 29 Pre-Convocation, workshops and Convocation) / Nonmembers $750 (Convocation only); $1,012 Full Package (includes October 29 Pre-Convocation, workshops and Convocation)
https://nrvc.net/274/publication/4171/article/18458-convocation-2020

November 8-13, 2020

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

Five-Day Workshop Designed Exclusively for New Pastors and Parish Life Coordinators. Due to the unforeseen conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, details or dates of the program may have to be changed in the future as a result of guidelines set by health and government officials. Please check back frequently to check the status of the program. Thank you.

Site: Baltimore, Maryland
Registration: See website for complete details
http://www.stmarys.edu/the-center-for-continuing-formation/clergy-programs/new-pastors-program/

November 9-13, 2020

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 key to pastoring successfully.

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $800
https://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/effective-pastoring-workshops/the-newly-appointed-pastor/

November 21-24, 2020

AAR Annual Meeting
American Academy of Religion (AAR)

The AAR Annual Meeting brings together thousands of scholars from around the world. Each year, the AAR facilitates hundreds of events, including academic sessions, workshops, receptions, and tours. The Exhibit Hall presents a vibrant networking space where attendees can pitch ideas to publishers, browse the latest publications, and connect with colleagues.

Site: Boston, Massachusetts
Registration: Member $395 / Nonmember $760
https://aarweb.org//

November 30 – December 3, 2020

Encore Priests
Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology

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.

Site: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Registration: $750
https://saintmeinrad.edu/priests-ongoing-formation/encore-priests/

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January 15-17, 2021

Horizon Conference
Life Teen

The Life Teen Horizon Conference is training grounded in youth ministry principles, but expanded with an invitation to your entire parish staff and volunteer team. Keeping up with the latest cultural trends and best practices in ministry can be challenging. This conference aims to train your whole parish team by highlighting a different topic each year, so plan to bring your team each year for continued professional development that will enhance your ministry efforts.

Site: Melbourne Beach, Florida
Registration: Opening soon
https://lifeteen.com/events/horizon-conference/

January 29, 2021

National March for Life
March for Life

Abortion is the most significant human rights abuse of our time. Will you take a stand? Join us for The National March for Life — Conference, Expo, Rally and March.

Site: Washington, DC
Registration: See website
https://marchforlife.org

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