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SUMMARY:ORACLE Bible Study on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin joined by Msgr. East (Week 3) is doing an ORACLE Bible Study on ZOOM based on Scripture and the teachings of the Church. The ORACLE Bible Study is a 5-session series taught weekly from June 2nd to July 1st from 7PM to 8:40PM. Join us in prayer meditations\, teachings\, and discussions. Registrants have schedule and fee options: Choose a Monday or Tuesday each week at $25 per session. To register visit: www.oraclereligious.com or call 1-202-528-8633. \nPURPOSES: \nThe purposes of the ORACLE Bible Study are to: \n1. Teach the basic tenets of the Christian faith\, \n2. Bring clarity to Christian doctrine that people just accept and celebrate in church rituals\, \n3. Enable Catholics to grow in their faith by providing spiritual food for the soul: “Man does not live on bread alone\, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matt. 4:4 and cf. Deut. 8:3) \n4. Empower Catholics to live in an ongoing relationship with the Triune God. \n5. Express such a relationship through praying\, witnessing\, and serving.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/9047/2026-04-06/
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SUMMARY:Mondays in Lent: Pax Christi USA community weekly Lenten prayer service
DESCRIPTION:Mondays in Lent: Pax Christi USA community weekly Lenten prayer service – Pax Christi USA invites all to join in a 30-minute prayer service\, 8:30-9 PM Eastern\, each Monday in Lent: February 23\, March 2\, March 9\, March 16\, March 23\, and March 30. Click on this link to register with Zoom — you only need to register once in order to participate each week. We will add videos and programs of prayer services. \n\n\n\nWatch the recordings of each week’s service on our YouTube page here.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/mondays-in-lent-pax-christi-usa-community-weekly-lenten-prayer-service/2026-04-06/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000
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SUMMARY:Kankouran Community Health & Wellness Fair
DESCRIPTION:Kankouran West African Dance Company’s Annual Health & Wellness Fair \nDance Exchange Noon until 6 PM EST\n7117 Maple Ave.\, Takoma Park\, MD 20912 \n\nHealth Screenings\nMental Health Resources\nNutrition and Lifestyle Support\nMassage Therapy\nFarmers Market Food Vendors\nBreakout Room Activities\nAfrican Dance with Five Rotating Instructors\nAfrobeats Workouts
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/kankouran-community-health-wellness-fair/
LOCATION:7117 Maple Ave\, 7117 Maple Ave.\, Tacoma Park\, MD\, 20912\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Sacred Art Live!
DESCRIPTION:We hope you join us for the Fifth Annual Sacred Art Live!\, as your continued support for the cultivation of authentic sacred arts is vital to promoting beauty in the Church and in our world. \nArtist Spotlight: Al Sauls \nAl Sauls is a Houston-based artist and iconographer whose narrative work incorporates aspects of early Byzantium\, catholic imagery\, and traditional portraiture. Al Sauls’ work reveals a tying together of these elements from his past with contemporary references seen in everyday life. He explains the importance of narrative in his work. Getting most of his imagery from stories in the bible and Christian texts. \nApril 11th\, 2026\, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.\nBenedict XVI Hall\nCathedral High School\n7726 Westview Dr.\, Houston\, TX 77055 \nRegister to attend: https://cathedral-hs.org/sacred-art-live
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/fifth-annual-sacred-art-live/2026-04-11/1/
LOCATION:Benedict XVI Hall at Cathedral High School\, 7726 Westview Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worship Leading to Justice
DESCRIPTION:The Webinar Presentation\, “Worship Leading to Justice\,” presented by Dr. Kimberly Lymore\, examines the powerful relationship between authentic Christian worship and the pursuit of justice. In this insightful webinar\, Dr. Lymore highlights how prayer\, liturgy\, and communal praise can inspire believers to confront injustice and live out the Gospel with courage and compassion. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how worship not only forms the heart but also propels the faithful toward transformative action in their communities. \nRegister by clicking this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ei7a4U6RJCwb6U9quWw7A
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/worship-leading-to-justice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
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SUMMARY:Footsteps of Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Travel the Footsteps of Jesus with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. \nWatch the Gospels come alive as we set out on this true pilgrimage of faith and follow the life of Jesus in a deeply personal way. From his younger days in Nazareth and his public ministry in the Galilee\, to his passion\, death and resurrection in Jerusalem\, prepare to be deeply moved\, as we create memories for a lifetime. \nWatch my Video Invite Here
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/footsteps-of-jesus/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage with Deacon Harold
DESCRIPTION:A Journey of Courage\, Witness & Hope \n\n\n\n\n\n\n“¡Viva Cristo Rey!” – Long Live Christ the King! These were the final defiant words shouted by countless Mexican martyrs who gave their lives rather than deny their faith during one of the darkest chapters in Catholic history – the Cristero War. \nOn this sacred pilgrimage\, we walk in the footsteps of these heroic witnesses\, men\, women\, and children who stood against violent persecution\, proclaiming the kingship of Christ and the maternal protection of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Their sacrifice reminds us of the cost of discipleship and the call to courage in our own lives.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/our-lady-of-guadalupe-pilgrimage-with-deacon-harold/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:Theology of the Body and Spiritual Direction: The Art of Accompaniment Online
DESCRIPTION:This course explores various aspects of the theory and practice of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is an art that allows many approaches. What is unique about spiritual direction is that it is a relationship that focuses on the one-on-one relationship of the directee with God.  Our one-on-one relationship with God began and is seen in original man\, in his original solitude with God and is the foundation of every other relationship.  Through the wounds inflicted by sin\, historical man struggles to live fully from that relationship. The relationship of vulnerability with a spiritual director or a deeply trusted friend can help us move towards our destiny as eschatological man\, when that relationship is fully healed and brought to its ultimate spousal consummation with Christ.  The spiritual director supports the directee in traveling a way of prayer\, purification and illumination until arriving finally at transforming union with God. \n\n\nFr. Boniface Hicks\, OSB\, is a Benedictine monk of St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe\, Pennsylvania. He has provided spiritual direction for many men and women\, including married couples\, seminarians\, consecrated religious\, and priests\, even while completing his Ph.D in computer science at Penn State University. He became the programming manager and an on-air contributor for We Are One Body Catholic Radio in 2010 and has recorded thousands of radio programs on theology and the spiritual life. He has extensive experience as a retreat master for laity\, consecrated religious\, and priests. He became the Director for Spiritual Formation for Saint Vincent Seminary in 2016 and Director of the Institute for Ministry Formation at Saint Vincent Seminary in 2019 and has offered many courses on spiritual direction and the spiritual life. He completed the STL program at Sacred Heart Seminary on the New Evangelization in April 2023. He is author of The Fruit of Her Womb\, published by Sophia Institute Press\, as well as Through the Heart of St. Joseph and together with Fr. Thomas Acklin\, OSB he is author of the book Spiritual Direction: A Guide for Sharing the Father’s Love and Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father’s Love\, all published by Emmaus Road Publishing.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/theology-of-the-body-and-spiritual-direction-the-art-of-accompaniment-online/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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SUMMARY:Go\, Make Disciples Go\, Make Disciples: An Introductory Training in Missionary Discipleship
DESCRIPTION:9:00 AM-12:00 PM (Mass available at 8 AM in the Newman Center Chapel) \nSATURDAY\, MAY 30\nFriendship with God \nSATURDAY\, JUNE 6\nSkills for Accompanying Others to Faith \nSATURDAY\, JUNE 13\nHow to Share the Gospel \nParticipants attend all three sessions. \nTemple Newman Center: 2129 N. Broad St.\, Philadelphia\, PA 19122\nStreet parking available on Park Ave. \nFACILITATORS:\nFr. Matthew Biedrzycki\, St. Malachy Parish \nFor information: Meghan Cokeley\, Office for the New Evangelization\, mcokeley@archphila.org\nor Stacy Williams\, Office for Black Catholics  swilliams@archphila.org. \nRegister at: PHILLYEVANG.ORG/EVENTS\nRegistration includes coffee\, snacks and guidebook. \nREGISTRATION General admission $25. $15 for St. Malachy parishioners using discount code MALACHY (all caps).
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/go-make-disciples-go-make-disciples-an-introductory-training-in-missionary-discipleship/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Temple Newman Center\, 2129 N. Broad St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
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SUMMARY:Biking for Babies
DESCRIPTION:Renewing the culture of life\, one young adult and one pregnancy resource center at a time. \nThe Philly Ride for Life will take place on Saturday\, June 27\nLike you\, we want to give bold witness to the goodness of human life. Join the Philly Ride for Life and become a joyful advocate for human dignity through Christian formation\, pregnancy center support\, and charitable cycling. \nHow Can You Help?\nRegister\, get details\, or donate here: bikingforbabies.com/events \nwww.BikingforBabies.com
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/biking-for-babies/
LOCATION:Sts. Philip and James Parish\, 723 Lincoln Hwy\, Exton\, PA\, 19341\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260403T235217
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: IBCS Summer 2026 Date Announced
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Black Catholic Studies has announced the date for the Summer 2026 program. \nThe theme is “…those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength…” Isaiah 40:31
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/save-the-date-ibcs-summer-2026-date-announced/
LOCATION:Institute for Black Catholic Studies\, 1 Drexel Drive\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
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SUMMARY:National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrimage culminates at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul\nin Philadelphia\, PA \nJuly 2-5\, 2026 \n\nHoly Mass\nEucharistic Procession\nContinuous Eucharistic\nAdoration at the Cathedral\nService Events\nand more!\n\nSchedule of events & adoration signups at archphila.org/underGod
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul\, 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260403T235217
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SUMMARY:Hallelujah Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Xavier University Institute for Black Catholic Studies presents Hallelujah Workshop 2026. Come be restored! \nThe theme is Divinity\, Calling us to the Wholeness of Mind\, Body\, Spirit and Justice. \nPre-registration will take place during the Lenten season\, from February 18 through April 6\, 2026.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/hallelujah-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Xavier University of Louisiana\, 1 Drexel Dr.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260403T235217
CREATED:20260126T181407Z
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SUMMARY:Witnessing to the Light of Christ—  “the Way\, the Truth\, and the  Life.”  Evangelization Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: \nThe Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis will convene an Evangelization Summit on October 13–15\, 2026\, at Marian University in Indianapolis\, Indiana. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVISION: Responding to the call of the Holy Spirit\, the Evangelization Summit will be an opportunity for attendees to reflect on and re-examine the state of evangelization for the Catholic Church in the U.S.—where the Church in the U.S. is bearing fruit in evangelization\, and where she is striving to live her essential mission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and additional details available by mid-March 2026.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/witnessing-to-the-light-of-christ-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-evangelization-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Marian University in Indianapolis\, Indiana\, 3200 Cold Spring Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46222\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:2026 Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men's Conference- Birmingham\, AL
DESCRIPTION:The Rock I Stand On\, The Strength Behind It All\nMatt 7:24-27 \nTime & Location \n\n\nOct 15\, 2026\, 5:00 PM EDT – Oct 18\, 2026\, 10:00 AM EDT \nSheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL 35203\, USA \n\n\n\nAbout The Event \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FEE: \n Adult – $195.00 (Lenten Special Registration Price); $215 Starting April 6 \n$150.00 Youth age 10-17 \nFOR ROOM HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Hotel Room Must Be Booked By September 1 (NO Exceptions) \n \nHOTEL BOOKING INFORMATION \nSheraton Birmingham Hotel
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/2026-fr-chester-p-smith-national-black-catholic-mens-conference-birmingham-al/
LOCATION:Sheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270809
DTSTAMP:20260403T235217
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul
DESCRIPTION:The theme for WYD 2027 was unveiled by the Holy See on 24 September 2024:\n“Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). \nThis will mark the first occasion that Korea hosts the global gathering\, and only the second time the event has been held in Asia—following the 1995 Manila celebration—while being the first ever in a Christian‑minority country. \nFor more information: https://wydseoul.org/en
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/save-the-date-world-youth-day-2027-in-seoul/
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