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September 23-25th, 2010
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September 23-26, 2010
 Pregnancy Loss, Sexual Trauma & Unresolved Grief - Project Rachel
September 24th, 2010
 Creating a Vision of a Post-Racial World
October 6, 2010
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2010 - 2012


September 23-25th, 2010

National Association of Black Catholic Administrators Annual Meeting of the Membership

The National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA) provides the setting for discussion on the Roman Catholic's Church's effort for human development in the United States of America. We are devoted to strengthening African American persons involved in authentic roles in dioceses for community building. Our goals include promoting the evangelization of our faith communities, the unchurched and the wider community; to develop leadership skills and provide resources for our members and other constituencies; to collaborate with other national organizations who embrace our vision and to formulate strategies for the implementation of the National Black Catholic Pastoral Plan and other documents.

The Annual Meeting of the membership consists of a three day convening beginning with a general meeting on day one and half of day two. This portion of the meeting is for the membership only. The remainder of the convening consists of professional development workshops for those serving in leadership roles in the Black Catholic community.

Location: Providence, Rhode Island
For more information: Visit the website at www.nabcaonline.org

September 23-26, 2010

2010 National Black Catholic Men's Conference

Organization: The Bowman Francis Ministry
Theme: Spiritual Legacy, Reach One Teach One

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

Cost: Adults Advanced Registration$125.00; High School & College Students $75.00 Youth (age 8-13) $40.00

Hotel: New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center
859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1-888-364-1200

Hotel Cost: $99.00 per night, plus taxes
(rate expires September 2, 2010)
Parking $10.00 per day, per vehicle

For more information contact:
The Bowman Francis Ministry
SVD House
815 E. 85th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 259-0144 or visit: www.bowmanfrancisministry.com

September 24, 2010

Project Rachel - Rachel's Vineyard

Theme: Pregnancy Loss, Sexual Trauma & Unresolved Grief
Keynote speakers: Theresa Burke, PhD and Kevin Burke, MSS, LSW

Purpose: Outline the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder as they relate to pregnancy termination. Understand how pregnancy loss and its traumatic re-enactment may be a contributing or causative factor in depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, marriage and family problems that bring women to counseling.


Cost: Professionals $150.00; Loyola Alumni/Employees $75.00; General Public $75.00; Students $50.00 Clergy/Religious$30.00

Location: Loyola University Graduate Center, 8890 McGaw Road, Columbia, MD 21045
For more information contact: Denise Douglas at: (410) 625-8491 or email: projectrachel@archbalt.org or Johanna Coughlin at: (410) 707-9842 or email: Johanna.coughlin@archbalt.org

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Creating a Vision of a Post-Racial World
Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Racial Justice

Cost: Admission is Free
Location: Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University,
13th and Clybourn Streets, Milwaukee, WI 53232
Phone: (414) 288-1669
For more information contact: The Museum of Art at: (414) 288-1669

October 22, 2010

2nd Annual St. Josephine Bakhita/St. Katharine Drexel Award Dinner
Archdiocese of Denver Office of Black Catholic Ministry

Dinner, speakers and award presentation.

On October 2, 2009 the Archdiocese of Denver began recognizing a person each year for their service to the black Catholic Community. The Inaugural award recipient was Deacon Guffie Menogan for his steadfast faith, leadership and dedication to the Church. The award honors a Catholic who has extraordinary leadership in evangelization in the Black Community.

Deadline for nominations will be August 1, 2010.

Cost: TBA per couple for Early Registration; TBA per person; TBA per couple at the door
Registration Information: RSVP by September 1, 2010
For more information contact: Mary Leisring at: Mary.Leisring.org or call (303) 715-3165.

December 9-12, 2010

March With The Saints
Organization: The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry

Registration Information: Hilton New Orleans Riverside $149.00 additional rooms: Embassy Suites - $129.00

Location: New Orleans Convention Center
Register: Online beginning May 2010 at www.nfcym.org 

December 9-12, 2010

The National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry

The NCCYM is the largest adult conference for Catholic Youth Ministers in the country. It is sponsored biennially on even numbered years by the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry in order to help form and transform adults ministering to youth in the Catholic Church. Thousands of youth and campus ministers, religious education leaders, scouts, CYO coaches, performers, musical artists, and volunteers from every level come together for four days of inspiring keynotes, challenging workshops, dynamic prayer and worship, critical networking, extensive resources, and good-hearted entertainment. View brochure (pdf).

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Diocesan Prayer Breakfast in Commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama

Cathedral of St. Paul Life Center
2120 Third Avenue, North, Birmingham, AL 35203

For more information contact: Mr. James Watts, Jr. Director at: (205) 8313 or email: jwatts@bhmdiocese.org

March 11-12, 2011

Living the Catholic Faith Conference
Archdiocese of Denver
Theme: "Go and Bear Fruit and Remain" John 15:16

Cost: One day: TBA; Two Days TBA; Group Rate: For 10 people or more, please call (303) 715-3260
Registration Information: Walk-In Registrations are welcome or register online at: http://www.archden.org/lcfc2010/
Location: Denver Convention Center - Korbel Ballroom, Denver, CO
For more information contact: Mary Leisring, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Archdiocese of Denver, (303) 715-3165 or email: Mary.Leisring@archden.org

March 18-20, 2011

Annual Black Catholic Retreat
Archdiocese of Denver, Office of Black Catholic Ministry

Cost: $170.00 for the weekend; Friday evening, Saturday and ending at Noon on Sunday, please plan to arrive on Friday, March 18th after 6:00 pm
Registration Information: Register deadline March 11, 2011
Location: Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House, Sedalia, CO
For more information contact: Mary Leisring, Office of Black Catholic Ministry, Archdiocese of Denver, (303) 715-3165 or www.sacredheartretreat.org or call Sacred Heart at: (303) 688-4198 Retreat Director: Fr. Maurice J. Nutt, C.Ss.R.,D.Min., Pastor, Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, Memphis, TN

April 1-3, 2011

Kujenga - An African American Youth Leadership Conference
Office of Black Catholic Ministry- Diocese of Birmingham

Cost: TBA
Registration Information: TBA
For more information contact: Mr. James Watts, Jr. Director, Office of Black Catholic Ministry at: (205) 838-8313 or email: jwatts@bhmdiocese.org

July 19- 22, 2012

Congress XI - Save the Date!
The National Black Catholic Congress

JW Marriott Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana

Flat room rate: $140.00 including taxes (single, double, triple, quad)
Details coming in a future newsletter

What is "Congress"?

  • A convocation of two to three thousand people from across the USA, Canada and Caribbean
  • An assembly to consider the concerns of Black Catholics in America
  • A starting point for a five-year plan of action guiding African American ministries
  • A four-day celebration of Catholic and African American faith, identity, and culture
  • A unique space, where Blacks who are Catholic and Catholics who are Black are, just once every five years, a majority voice
  • A conference, with panels, exhibits, and cultural events to discover and share best practices in evangelization and social ministry
  • A spiritual uplift of glorious Eucharistic celebrations with dozens of concelebrants, superb music, inspirational dance and homilies
  • Professional development for parish and diocesan staff in Black Catholic ministries, sharing their strengths and refreshing their work
  • A not-to-be missed event for youth and young adults, with a full program designed by and for the next generation of Black Catholics

July 27 - August 2, 2012

Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary

Purpose: National Convention
Cost: TBA
Location: Texas

August 14-22, 2011

World Youth Day 2011 | Madrid Spain
The Catholic Pilgrim Office
Theme: Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith (cf Col. 2:7)

The primary objective of WYD is to make the message of Christ known to all young people worldwide. It is an evangelical initiative of the Church, with a significant ecumenical dimension.

Purpose: [ PURPOSE ]
Cost: $1,998 - Simple Accommodations, 10-Days with tour in Toledo

Rates are per person, sharing double.

Includes

  • Roundtrip air transportation from New York City
  • Transportation for Toledo tour
  • Transfers from airport to your place of accommodation and return to airport
  • All World Youth Day events & activities
  • On site staff and airport assistance in Spain
  • WYD Registration Fee ($300) included in above price providing
    • Local, public transportation
    • Accommodations provided by WYD Council
    • Meals provided by WYD Council
  • Taxes & fuel surcharge ($300) included in above price
  • Exchange rate guaranteed up to $1.21 = €1.00
  • Full day Toledo tour

Registration Information: Please visit the Office of Catholic Pilgrim website at: http://wyd.catholicpilgrimoffice.com/programs.htm
For more information contact: The Office of Catholic Pilgrim at: (800) 769-9466

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