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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/oracle-bible-study-on-zoom/2026-05-05/
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian\, Pastoral\, Prophetic
DESCRIPTION:Villanova University will host a panel discussion\, “Pope Leo @ One: Augustinian\, Pastoral\, Prophetic\,” on Tuesday\, April 28\, from 5-6:30 pm in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center. Marking the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election\, the event will explore the early direction of his papacy through the lens of Villanova’s Augustinian Catholic tradition\, with a focus on pastoral leadership\, prophetic witness and engagement with the global Church. \nHosted by Villanova’s Office for Mission and Ministry\, the panel will feature experts and thought leaders discussing Pope Leo XIV’s influences\, emerging priorities and the path ahead. The discussion will be facilitated by Tia Noelle Pratt\, PhD\, special assistant to the Vice President for Mission & Ministry and director of Mission Engagement and Strategic Initiatives for Mission and Ministry. Opening remarks will be delivered by the Rev. Peter M. Donohue\, OSA\, PhD\, Villanova University President. \nLivestream will be available: https://vums-web.villanova.edu/Mediasite/Play/903fe128512e453a98125a9923a9e9f81dA
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/pope-leo-one-augustinian-pastoral-prophetic/
LOCATION:Villanova Room of the Connelly Center\, 800 E. Lancaster Ave\, Villanova\, PA\, 19085\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:May is Mental Health Month
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the Mass for Persons Living with Mental Health Challenges.\nSaturday\, May 9\, 2026\nConfession: 10am; Mass: 11am\nCardinal Robert McElroy\, Principal Celebrant\nCathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle\n1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\nWashington\, D.C. 20036 \nFor additional information\, contact specialneedsministry@adw.org
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/may-is-mental-health-month/
LOCATION:Cathedral of St. Matthew\, 1725 Rhode Island Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
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SUMMARY:The Crisis of Connection: Strengthening Faith and Relationships
DESCRIPTION:This Salt and Light Gathering is for young Catholics and others to come together to explore key issues and personal stories involving faith and public life with respected leaders. \nHow can we navigate this crisis of connection to live with faith\, hope\, purpose\, and meaning? How can we resist the cultural trends of detachment and isolation to foster genuine relationships in our personal lives? How can we build community and live out principles of human dignity and solidarity to repair divisions between young men and women? \nThis Salt and Light Gathering for young adults will bring together four leaders to understand this generational crisis of connection and how young people can cultivate authentic community and live faithfully\, act on our beliefs\, and encounter one another\, leading to participation rather than isolation. \nChristopher White\, associate director of the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life\, will moderate the conversation. \nThis gathering will have three parts: \n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Happy Hour\nMeet and network with other young leaders over food and drink \n7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Dialogue\nA conversation on “The Crisis of Connection: Strengthening Faith and Relationships” with four leaders \n8:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Reception\nContinue the conversation with other young leaders \nRecording and Accessibility​\nFor those who cannot join us in person\, the dialogue will be livestreamed\, starting at 7:00 p.m. EDT\, and posted online for later viewing. \nAll in-person accommodation requests should be sent to cathsocialthought@georgetown.edu by Friday\, April 17. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill requests.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/the-crisis-of-connection-strengthening-faith-and-relationships/
LOCATION:McCourt School of Public Policy\, 125 E Street NW\, Capitol View Event Convening Space (9th Floor)\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Michael's Center Free Online Deliverance Session
DESCRIPTION:Monsignor Rossetti will lead our next livestreamed deliverance session on Monday\, Apr 20th from 7:00-8:00pm Eastern Time.\nRosary starts at: 6:30pm.   \n\nWhat is an online deliverance session? Click here to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xBuI52yaL4
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/st-michaels-center-free-online-deliverance-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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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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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T180000
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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/2026-04-11/2/
LOCATION:Benedict XVI Hall at Cathedral High School\, 7726 Westview Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77055\, United States
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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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