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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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