CONFERENCES

National Catholic Reporter, April 21, 2000

California

PLACE: La Casa de Maria Retreat Center, Santa Barbara, CA

TIME: Aug. 17-20, 2000

DESCRIPTION: The Sisters of Earth fourth international conference, "Sharing the Wisdom, Shaping the Dream," with presenters Stephanie Kaza, Buddhist/ feminist/environmentalist/author; Gabriel Uhlein, OSF, educator/retreat leader; Marya Grathwhol, OSF, earth advocate/ritualist; Jeanne Northsinger, corsscultural educator; Gail Worcelo, SP, contemplative ecologist. Time to share information and resources, discuss ideas on how to address the ecological and spiritual crisis of our times. Open to all women whose life and work would identify them as "sisters of the earth." Contact: Toni Nash, 1146 Edgemound Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Phone: (805) 682-7545. E-mail: Tnashcsj@juno.com

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: July 5-6, 2000

DESCRIPTION: All small Christian communities and comunidades eclesiales de base (SCCs) members are invited to gather in a pre-Encuentro convocation. Come to network and learn, to listen to what the Lord is saying through the scriptures and through the participants. Move on to Encuentro 2000 renewed in the desire to be about the mission of Jesus and prepared to partake fully in the spirit of encuentro (encounter). Enjoy keynote speaker Carmen Maria Cervantes, intercultural panel of SCC members and intercultural celebrations. July 5-6, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles prior to Encuentro 2000. For registration information phone: (303) 426-6622. Web site: www. buenavista.org

Florida

PLACE: NPM Region II Convention, Sheraton Four Points, Orlando, FL

TIME: June 27-30, 2000

DESCRIPTION: "Pray Always" - a convention for pastoral musicians and clergy featuring addresses by John Romeri, Mary Collins, Rev. Juan Sosa, and Dr. Paul Westermeyer. Musical events include a hymn festival with Carol Doran, presentations by the Corpus Christi Cathedral Youth Chorale, Joe Mattingly and the Newman Singers, Christopher Walker, Orlando XIII and a celebration of Hispanic Sacred Music. Breakouts include organ recitals, a special master class with Lee Gwozdz on choral conducting and sessions focused on liturgy and music. For more information, contact NPM: (202) 723-5800; fax: (202) 723-2262. Or visit the NPM Web site: www.npm.org

Georgia

PLACE: Emory University, Atlanta, GA

TIME: July 17-20, 2000

DESCRIPTION: "Mapping Adult Faith Journeys" conference explores interrelationships between "Faith Development" (Fowler), "Psychosocial Development" (Erikson) and "Personality Type" (Jung/Myers-Briggs) with emphasis on practical application for adults in their faith journeys. Primarily for clergy, catechists and religious educators, counselors and others who work with adults in spiritual development. This interfaith event has always had large Catholic participation and it will again this year. This is the 18th time this conference has been offered. Reference names of previous participants are available on request. Contact: Adult Faith Resources, 9709 Rich Road, Minneapolis, MN 55437-2025. Phone: (612) 835-1579.

Illinois

PLACE: Loyola University, Lakeshore Campus, Chicago, IL

TIME: July 20-25, 2000

DESCRIPTION: 13th national Catholic HIV/AIDS ministry conference, "Sound the Trumpet, Proclaim Jubilee" is the theme of this conference that is designed to provide technical assistance, initial training and ongoing support to those in the Catholic community providing HIV/AIDS education and outreach. Plenary speakers include Msgr. Ray East, Sr. Marie Chin, RSM, Dr. Jon Fuller, SJ, MD, Bishop Priamo Tejeda, Fr. Enda McDonagh. On Saturday, July 22, a conference within the conference will explore the response and responsibility of the church to the challenges of the global pandemic. Persons living, with HIV disease are encouraged to attend. Early registration fee is $335 for members of the National Catholic AIDS Network and $385 for non-members. Housing/meal packages available at the conference site. Visa/MasterCard payment welcome. For registration information, please write or call: National Catholic AIDS Network, PO Box 422984, San Francisco, CA 94142-2984. Phone: (707) 874-3031; fax: (707) 874-1433. E-mail: ncan@sonic. net Register on our Web page: www.ncan.org

Minnesota

PLACE: College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minnesota

TIME: July 13-16, 2000

DESCRIPTION: "Wisdom's Feast: Everything Is Holy Now," Wisdom Ways' fifth annual summer spirituality institute. Come reap the rich harvest of ecology, mysticism and simplicity. Come feast on place-based spirituality seasoned with homegrown, local upper Midwest presenters. Beginning the evening of July 13 with a concert by Minnesota-grown, nationally-known musician and composer Peter Mayer and percussionist Marc Anderson, the following days will feature an Ojibwe storyteller, theologians, a biologist, naturalist, horticulturalist, and workshops on sacred circle dance, the labyrinth, whole foods, mandalas. Food for body, mind, spirit! Call Wisdom Ways at (651) 690-8830E-mail: wisdomways@stkate.edu Web site: www.stkate.edu/wisdomways