Social Action Summer Institute
A National Institute for Catholic Social Justice Ministries
July 20-25, 20089
For Catholic social justice leaders who want to learn
more about Catholic social teaching, apply it to the “signs of the times” and
learn skills to be more effective in the public arena, all within the context of
prayer, liturgy, and a Catholic spirituality of social justice. A supportive and
challenging community of peers helps all participants grow.
View Full details and Download
Registration Packet
1st Assembly of the Southern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers
July 20-25, 20089
The Southeastern Conference of Catholic AIDS
Ministers (SECCAM) was established in May of 2007 to respond to the growing need
for a Catholic-based response to the AIDS epidemic in the Southeastern region of
the United States. It emerged from a concern of AIDS ministers and lay ecclesial
ministers about the root causes leading to the rise of HIV infections in the
South, now considered the "epicenter" of the second wave of AIDS in the country.
View Full details and Download
Registration Packet
Pope Benedict's Apostolic Journey to the United States
Full coverage including Holy Masses, news, homilies, addresses and meetings
of Pope Benedict XVI Apostolic Journey in the United States can be found on the EWTN web site:
http://origin.ewtn.com/USPapalVisit08/index.asp
May is approaching and
we are extending the pre-registration deadline to June 1st. However, we
need registrations as early as possible so that the University can plan
adequately for room/board and classroom accommodations. Please take the
time to register for the summer 2008 semester ASAP and encourage others
in your parish, congregations, organization and circle of friends to
register for the summer 2008 of holistic learning at the Institute.
Full Details
Archbishop James P. Lyke
Conference
"The Way, The Truth and The Life"
July 10-13, 2008
The Lyke Conference is a Roman Catholic liturgical conference.
-
Download Flyer (requires free adobe pdf viewer)
- Go to www.lykeconference.com for more details
Hilton Hotel
and Towers
1521 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-235-6111
Fax: 337-237-6313
www.Hilton.com
Abortion. It's
a word that grips us when we hear it-sometimes with anger, sometimes with fear,
and oftentimes with pain. Most people avoid the subject. Many advocate a
position on the streets, in the courtrooms, or in the halls of Congress, while
some pray for its end. But what about the tens of millions of Americans who've
been personally touched by abortion? How can they find a safe place away from
the polarized debate where they can make sense of their abortion experiences and
connect with resources that are relevant to them? Full Story
What is a purity, abstinence, chastity support
group? You've heard about AA, NA, SA, cancer, diabetes grief and all the other
support groups. Now there is a support group for those singles who are fed up,
tired of relationships with people who talk about they are "good" Christians,
Jews or Muslims or "people of faith" yet when you go on a date or have an
intimate relationship with them they are no different than "worldly" or secular
people. [They use catch phrases like: "We're only human.]
Full Story
National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities
Download the
NAEAACLD
Newsletter (requires free adobe pdf viewer).
NBCC Special Report:
A Proven Foundation For Fruitful Ministry
Congress X Plan of Action
A Proven Foundation for Fruitful Ministry:
Congress X Plan of Action is our guidebook for the next five years.
You will find here theological insights and practical steps that your
parish and diocese can use to carry out our shared commitments. Those
commitments are rooted in the evangelization mission of the
National Black Catholic Congress. Full
Report |
Download
(pdf) Site Links:
Please visit the following web sitess
to top of pagee
|
