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2008 - 2009


Sunday, November 9, 2008

Black Catholic Community Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI
Theme: Then & Now

November is recognized in the United States, the Caribbean and parts of Africa and South America as Black Catholic History Month. The Black Catholic Ministry has named its celebration in honor of the late Rev. Bernard Hall, S.M., because of his devotion to building up the African-American community ministry and his life's work for peace and justice for all people. Download info (pdf)

Cost: Free
Location: SS Peter & Paul Parish 520 Myrtle St NW, Grand Rapids Michigan
Phone: 616 454-6000

Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:00 PM

Black Catholic History Prayer Service and Social

Organization: Diocese of Allentown, Secretariat for Catholic Life and Evangelization-Office for Social Action

Purpose: This celebration offers our entire diocese the opportunity to share in prayer the rich spiritual and cultural gifts of our Black Catholic brothers and sisters.

Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
3219 Santee Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020-2833

For more information contact:
Mrs. MaryAnn Genna, Assistant Director
Office for Social Action
mgenna@allentowndiocese.org
or 610-289-8900 ext. 244

Thursday, November 13 - Sunday, November 16, 2008

Fifth Annual Catholic Liturgy Music Workshop with Pastoral Musician of the Year Rawn Harbor
Presented by Christ the King Catholic Church

Fr. Tommie L. Jennings, Pastor of Christ the King Catholic Church, announces the fourth annual Catholic Liturgy Music Workshop on Thursday, November 13 through Sunday, November 16, 2008. The workshop will take place at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 29 North 32nd Street (at Imperial) in San Diego (next to the 32nd and Commercial Trolley Station). November is Black Catholic History month and as part of the celebrations, Mr. Rawn Harbor, a nationally recognized liturgist, composer and musician will once again present a series of dynamic workshops. The theme of the workshop is Praising God through Psalm & Song. The workshop takes place on Thursday, November 13 and Friday, November 14 from 6:30 PM until 9:30 PM, and Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a liturgical music workshop. Full Details

Saturday, November 15, 2008

St. Augustine High School 3rd Annual Pro-Life Conference
"Building A Culture of Life"

WHO? All Students Grades 7-12
WHAT? Interactive Lectures, Inspirational Speakers, Fellowship
WHERE? St. Augustine High School
WHEN? Saturday, November 15, 2008 9am to 1pm, 12 noon (lunch)
WHY? Because "Now is the Acceptable Time to Build a Culture of Life for ALL"

Guest Speakers
Cindy Labutka - Regional Coordinator, Louisiana Silent No More Awareness Campaign- Acadiana
Bobbie Jones - Regional Coordinator, Louisiana Silent No More Awareness Campaign-N.O.
Sarah Jones - (via webcam) Abortion Survivor
Fr. Charles Langlois - Pastor, St. Peter Catholic Church, Lafayette, LA
Talisha Davis, Director of the N. Baton Rouge Women's Help Center

For more information download flyer and registration form.

Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2 p.m.

Black Catholic Celebration

Organization: St. Charles Lwanga Center

Purpose: To introduce to and educate some, and to celebrate with others the rich legacy of black Catholics through highlighting their contributions to the history of the Catholic Church. Presentations will be made via the spoken word, dramatized word, music, and liturgical movement, enhanced by the normal attire of the characters presented. Light refreshments in the Lwanga Center will follow the program.

Cost: No cost. Free will offering accepted if so inclined.

Registration Information: Please contact the Lwanga Center at (314)367-7929 to confirm attendance or if you have questions.

Location: Event will be hosted at St. Elizabeth, Mother of John the Baptist Church, 4330 Shreve Avenue (Shreve at Carter Avenue)
St. Louis, MO 63115

January 14-17, 2009

Southwest Liturgical Conference
Theme: Pinnacle, Pulpit and Pew - The Eucharist celebrated, the Word proclaimed, the Mission, lived…

Organization: Archdiocese of Denver

Purpose: Our primary mission is directed toward the local Church t the parish and diocesan level. We are committed to educational programs and regional workshops which will stimulate the people of God to that "full", conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations called for by the very nature of the liturgy."

Keynote speakers: These keynote speakers, and more! Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, Rev. G. Glenn Murray, S.J., Rev. Monsignor James Moroney, Sr. Kathleen Harmon, S.N.D.deN., Mr. Bill Huebsch, etc.

Cost:
$130.00 Early Registration (complete conference & banquet)
$150.00 Registration after 12/01/08
$45.00 Single Day (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
$55.00 Additional Banquet Ticket

Location: Sheraton Denver Hotel, 1550 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202; 1-800-325-3535.
Registration: Register online for the Study Week at www.swlc.org

For more information
Contact Liturgy.Office@archden.org or call 303-715-3156

February 27-28, 2009

"Live with Conviction" For the Love of Christ Compels us" (2 Cor. 5)

Organization: Archdiocese of Denver

Purpose: In observance for the year of St. Paul as declared by Pope Benedict XVI, this year's conference will consider various themes associated with the life of St. Paul, his love of the church and his zeal for the faith.

Mrs. Therese Wilson Favors will present two workshops - one on Friday and one on Saturday.

Cost: $65.00 for 1 day - $75.00 for 2 days

After February 6, the cost will be: $75.00 for 1 day and $85.00 for 2 days

Registration Information: www.archden.org/icfc-2009
Location: See downtown Denver
Phone: (303) 715-3260

For more information contact:
Phone: (303) 715-3260
Email: lcfc@archden.org

March 20-22, 2009

"Walking with Jesus" Directed by: Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux

Organization: Office of Black Catholic Ministry

Purpose: Black Catholic Spirituality and Evangelization

Cost: $170.00 for the weekend - Friday evening through Sunday at noon
Location: Sacred Heart Jesus & Retreat House, Sedalia, CO
Phone: Retreat House: (303) 688-4198

For more information contact:
Mary Leisring
Phone:
(303) 715-3165 or
Email : Mary.Leisring@Archden.org

June 27, 2009

Year of Saint Paul "Like Saint Paul, I Never Would Have Made It" 
Black Catholics Gathering
June 27, 2009, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: The Ohio Commission of African American Catholics

  • Keynote by the Most Reverend George V. Murry, SJ, Bishop of Youngstown
  • Workshops
  • Powerful Prayer Experiences

Location: Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Canton, OH

For more information:
Contact your Diocesan Black Catholic Office or Commission or Call 800-869-6525, ext 3020

2008 - 2009

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