Workshops - Summer Listings 2

National Catholic Reporter, May 3, 2002

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

PLACE: The Catholic University of America,
       Washington, DC
TIME: June 1 (tentative), 2002
DESCRIPTION: "Spirituality and the
Parish: Receiving Life from the Local Church",
World-renowned faculty from the School
of Religious Studies will address a variety
of topics concerning the ways in which the
parish in its prayer, preaching, religious
education, community life and action on
behalf of justice can nourish the spiritual
life of Christians. The day will include keynote
addresses and concurrent workshops as well
as opportunities for refreshment and liturgical
prayer. Contact: The Catholic University
of America, Office of Summer Sessions,
620 Michigan Ave. N.E., Washington, DC
20064. Phone: (202) 319-5257; fax: (202) 319-6725.
E-mail: madrigal@cua.edu

ILLINOIS

PLACE: Institute for Spiritual Leadership,
       Chicago, IL
TIME: June 11-28, 2002
DESCRIPTION: Renew your spirit this
summer! Weeklong workshops include: "Aikido:
Energy Work in the Body," "Discovering
Art as an Avenue to Spirituality," "Dream
Stories/Life Stories," "Eco-Spirituality: Re-Awakening
Our Reverence for Life," "Experiences
With Ritual," "Finding Your Voice:
A Journaling Workshop," "Focusing: Tool
For The Inner Journey," "Individual and Organizational
Transformation: A Spirituality of
Work," "Labyrinth Retreat: Walking into Mystery,"
"Listening to the `Still Small Voice'
Within and Without," "Practical Mysticism,"
"Principles and Practice of Transformation,"
"Re-introducing God: Sensuous Explorations
of Biblical Imagery for the Divine," "Spirituality
of Transformation: An Integral Approach,"
"Systems Theory and Leadership." For more
information phone toll-free: (877) 844-9440
Web site: www.spiritleader.org

MICHIGAN

PLACE: St. John Center, Plymouth, MI
TIME: July 28-Aug. 2, 2002
DESCRIPTION: "Pastoring in Today's
Parish" presented by the National Pastoral
Life Center. This workshop is for new pastors,
pastors looking toward a new assignment
and those wanting a fresh look at their
pastoring style. Presenters and topics: Dr.
Patricia Kelly, "Understanding Your Own
Style and Goals" and "Collaboration and Conflict",
Msgr. Philip J. Murnion, "Pastoring:
Transition Reflections"; Msgr. Douglas Doussan,
"Organizing the Ministry", "Roles and
Responsibilities" and "Living By Your Priorities";
Mr. G. Richard Fowler "The Social
Mission of the Parish"; Rev. Steven P. Walter,
"Liturgical Policies & Practices"; Ms. Jan
Haselschwerdt, "Parish Religious Education";
Sr. Donna L. Ciangio, OP, "Small-Community
Development"; Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy,
SCN, "Legal Concerns". For information:
Sr. Donna L. Ciangio, OP, NPLC, 18
Bleecker St., New York, NY 10012-2404. Phone:
(212) 431-7825; fax: (212) 274-9786. Website:
www.nplc.org

NEW YORK

PLACE: American Meditation Institute,
       Averill Park, NY (near Albany)
TIME: April-November 2002
DESCRIPTION: The American Meditation
Institute is a nonprofit educational organization.
A world-class faculty offers a variety
of weekend retreats in practical, holistic
meditation skills to help each seeker realize
their fullest potential by balancing and unifying
the intrinsic powers of body, mind, and
spirit. Workshops, prayer experience, contemplative
walks, group meditations, art
gallery, gourmet vegetarian meals and spiritual
companioning in a newly constructed,
comfortable country setting in the foothills
of the Berkshires. Private and semi-private
accommodations. Rob Washington, Retreat
Coordinator, 60 Garner Road, Averill Park,
NY 12018. Phone: (518) 674-8714; E-mail: post-
master@americanmeditation.org
Web site: www.americanmeditation.org

TEXAS

PLACE: Oblate School of Theology,
       San Antonio, TX
TIME: June 16-28, 2002
DESCRIPTION: Intensive, 12-day residential
spiritual direction workshop integrates
academic with experiential focus upon
the dymamics of spiritualization process in
traditions of classic spiritual masters and
contemporary authors. Twenty, years experience.
In past, good mixture of lay, priests,
religious participants from Canada, Ireland,
Scotland, England, Guatemala, Indonesia,
Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines and U.S. Serves
beginners, as well as seasoned directors.
Write/phone: Direction Ministries, 334 W.
Kings Hwy., San Antonio, TX 78212. Phone:
(210) 822-8761. E-mail: gmaw@concentric.net
Or: ebhc@concentric.net