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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T170000
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SUMMARY:"Hidden in Plain Sight" documentary to screen at 28th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:It is with great joy that the Office of Multicultural Ministry shares some wonderful news. The documentary Hidden in Plain Sight has been selected to screen at the 28th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival\, the largest film festival in New England\, as part of its short film program\, Shorts: Unseen African American Histories. \nDate: Friday\, June 19\, 2026 \nLocation: Massachusetts College of Art and Design \nThis 30-minute documentary draws on interviews and archival footage to explore the experiences\, contributions\, and enduring faith of Black Catholics within the Archdiocese of Boston. These inspiring stories of faith\, resilience\, and belonging are an important part of who we are as Church. \nAll are welcome to attend\, and we encourage you to invite friends and family to join you for this special occasion. \nFor more information and to read the full announcement\, click here. \nTo purchase tickets ($13)\, click here. \nTo watch Previews : \nTrailer 1 \nTrailer 2
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/hidden-in-plain-sight-documentary-to-screen-at-28th-annual-roxbury-international-film-festival/
LOCATION:Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, 621 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T184813Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Eucharist and Fathers
DESCRIPTION:Next month\, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ on Sunday\, June 7 and Father’s Day on Sunday\, June 21. \nThese pro-life posters and prayer cards illustrate how respect for human life is integral to and woven throughout our Faith. The posters feature English and Spanish on reverse sides\, and the prayer cards are available in both English and Spanish.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/celebrating-the-eucharist-and-fathers-2/
LOCATION:DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T135703Z
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SUMMARY:Called to Serve: Altar Servers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:A day to get closer to Jesus in the Eucharist and grow in the joy of serving Him. \nFor young people under 18 currently serving as Altar Servers
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/called-to-serve-altar-servers-retreat/
LOCATION:O’Dwyer Retreat Center\, 15523 York Road\, Sparks Glencoe\, MD\, 21152\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T130656Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
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SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Regional Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach\, the Office of Evangelization\, and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee will host regional listening sessions at various parishes and locations through October 2026. \nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\nMother Seton Catholic Church\n19951 Father Hurley Blvd\nGermantown\, Maryland 20874\n9:00 a.m. – Mass\n10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Listening Session in Parish Center \nContact the Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach at culturaldiversity@adw.org for additional information. \n 
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-regional-listening-session/
LOCATION:Mother Seton Catholiuc Church\, 19951 Father Hurley Blvd.\, Germantown\, MD\, 20874\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach%2C Office of Evangelization%2C and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee":MAILTO:culturaldiversity@adw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260107T163939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T163939Z
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T150000
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SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Regional Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 28 2026\nSt. John Vianney Catholic Church – Vianney Room\n105 Vianney Lane\nPrince Frederick\, MD 20678\n10:45 a.m. – Mass\nListening Session 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. \nThe Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach\, the Office of Evangelization\, and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee will host regional listening sessions at various parishes and locations through October 2026. \nContact the Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach at culturaldiversity@adw.org for additional information.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-regional-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:St. John Vianney Catholic Church – Vianney Room\, 105 Vianney Lane\, Prince Frederick\, MD\, 20678\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach%2C Office of Evangelization%2C and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee":MAILTO:culturaldiversity@adw.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260325T155052Z
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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:20260705
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260513T171409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T171409Z
UID:10000585-1783209600-1783295999@nbccongress.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer as a Marshall for the National Eucharistic Procession in Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:July 5\, 2026 \nLooking for 40-50 volunteers who would like to serve as Procession Marshalls during the Eucharistic Procession from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to the National Shrine of St. John Neumann on Sunday\, January 5\, 2026. \n11:00 AM – Solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul\n12:30 PM – Procession begins in front of the Cathedral\, process 2 miles\n1:30 PM – Arrival at the National Shrine of St. John Neumann with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament followed by a social. \nDownload the flyer for a list of responsibilities. \nTraining will be provided beforehand. For more details or to volunteer\, please send an email to worship@archphia.org. \nFor more information\, visit archphila.org/underGod
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/volunteer-as-a-marshall-for-the-national-eucharistic-procession-in-philadelphia/
LOCATION:Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul\, 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T180000
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CREATED:20260526T172640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T172640Z
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SUMMARY:National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus Prayer Service for Bishop-Elect Boxie III's Ordination
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, July 6th at 6PM. This prayer service will be held at St. Augustine Church in Washington\, DC. The event will also be livestreamed via St. Augustine DC YouTube Page.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/national-black-catholic-clergy-caucus-prayer-service-for-bishop-elect-boxie-iiis-ordination/
LOCATION:St. Augustine Church in DC\, 2101 15th Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260526T173108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Ordination of Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7th at 2:00 PM EDT \nBasilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington\, DC. The ordination will be livestreamed via the Archdiocese of Washington YouTube page.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/ordination-of-bishop-elect-robert-boxie-iii/
LOCATION:Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception\, 400 Michigan Ave NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260223T212810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T212916Z
UID:10000511-1784764800-1785110399@nbccongress.org
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260608T124735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T124735Z
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SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Regional Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8\, 2026 \nSt. John the Evangelist Catholic Church\n10103 Georgia Avenue\nSilver Spring\, MD 20902\n2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Listening Session in Kennedy Room\n5:30 p.m. Mass in the Historic Church (Rosensteel Avenue) \nThe Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach\, the Office of Evangelization\, and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee will host regional listening sessions at various parishes and locations through October 2026. \nContact the Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach at culturaldiversity@adw.org for additional information.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-regional-listening-session-3/
LOCATION:St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church\, 10103 Georgia Avenue\, Silver Spring\, 20902\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach%2C Office of Evangelization%2C and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee":MAILTO:culturaldiversity@adw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260429T153709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T153709Z
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SUMMARY:In the Person of Christ: Theology of the Body and Priestly Identity
DESCRIPTION:The Theology of the Body Institute presents “Theology of the Body and Priestly Identity\,” the first of a three-part retreat seminar series entitled\, “In the Person of Christ: Theology of the Body and the Catholic Priesthood.”  Guided by Reverend Brett Brannen\, priest of the Diocese of Savannah\, and TOBI Director of Ongoing Formation and Consecrated Virgin\, Jen Settle\, participants follow the triptych of the Theology of the Body (our origin\, history\, and destiny as persons) to discover the applications of the teaching to their priesthood. \n\nParticipants will contemplate and discuss among brother priests the Origins and History of the Fatherhood of God and Man\, as well as the Destiny of the Fatherhood of Man while diving into topics such as Living as a Son\, Spouse\, and Father\, Spiritual Fatherhood\, priestly fraternity\, Living in the Person of Christ as Icon of the Bridegroom\, Celibacy and Living as a Man of Communion. Join your brother priests for a unique time of receiving\, deep prayer\, reflection\, and daily celebration of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confession that will rekindle your love of the gift of your priesthood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Five Day Retreat Seminars Include: \n+ Five days of interactive presentations. + \n+ Time for relaxation and prayer on beautiful retreat grounds. + \n+ Daily Mass\, Adoration\, Liturgy of the Hours\, Spiritual Direction\, and Confession. +
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/in-the-person-of-christ-theology-of-the-body-and-priestly-identity/
LOCATION:San Pedro Retreat Center in Orlando\, Florida\, 95 Bishop Grady Lane\, Winter Park\, FL\, 32792\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Theology of the Body Institute":MAILTO:jsettle@tobinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260608T125115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T125115Z
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SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Regional Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 4\, 2026\nSt. Peter Claver Catholic Church\n16922 Saint Peter Claver Road\nInigoes\, MD 20684\n10:00 a.m. Mass\nNoon – 3:00 p.m. Listening Session in McKenna Hall \nThe Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach\, the Office of Evangelization\, and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee will host regional listening sessions at various parishes and locations through October 2026. \nContact the Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach at culturaldiversity@adw.org for additional information.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-regional-listening-session-4/
LOCATION:St. Peter Claver Catholic Church\, 16922 Saint Peter Claver Road\, Inigoes\, MD\, 20684\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach%2C Office of Evangelization%2C and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee":MAILTO:culturaldiversity@adw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260126T181407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T181559Z
UID:10000500-1791849600-1792108799@nbccongress.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260316T131032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T132441Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260608T125404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T125404Z
UID:10000826-1792233000-1792243800@nbccongress.org
SUMMARY:Archdiocese of Washington Regional Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\nOur Lady of Perpetual Help\n1600 Morris Street SE\nWashington\, DC 20020\n10:30 am – 1:30 p.m. Listening Session in Panorama Room \nThe Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach\, the Office of Evangelization\, and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee will host regional listening sessions at various parishes and locations through October 2026. \nContact the Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach at culturaldiversity@adw.org for additional information.
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/archdiocese-of-washington-regional-listening-session-5/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Perpetual Help\, 1600 Morris Street SE\, Washington\, DC\, 20020\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office of Cultural Diversity and Outreach%2C Office of Evangelization%2C and the Black Catholic Ministry Pastoral Planning Committee":MAILTO:culturaldiversity@adw.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260604T153912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T153912Z
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SUMMARY:The Long Ride to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:A Civil Rights Pilgrimage through the Deep South\nIncluding Tuskegee\, Montgomery\, Selma & Birmingham\nIn the Spirit of the Freedom Riders\, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, and the Women and Men of the Civil Rights Movement\nUnder the Spiritual Leadership of Dr. Latonya L. Agard & Msgr. John A. Wall\nGroup Coordinators: Ms. M.J. Bettman and Ms. Margaret Cross\n7-Days: November 5-11\, 2026\nTravelers will make their own airline arrangements\nDeadline for initial registration: JUNE 15\, 2026 \nFor more information\, email: CivilrightsPilgrimage26@gmail.com \nReference tour #: 26-036-1105
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/the-long-ride-to-freedom/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260609T190600
CREATED:20260521T142527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T142527Z
UID:10000590-1794441600-1794787199@nbccongress.org
SUMMARY:IGNITE HOPE: A Catholic Retreat for Discerning Marriage
DESCRIPTION:All new experience from Theology of the Body Institute\, this Catholic Retreat for Discerning Marriage will be held from November 12-15\, 2026 at The Pines Catholic Camp in Big Sandy\, Texas
URL:https://nbccongress.org/event/ignite-hope-a-catholic-retreat-for-discerning-marriage/
LOCATION:The Pines Catholic Camp\, 300 White Pine Rd\, Big Sandy\, TX\, 75755\, United States
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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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