Summer listings 2

National Catholic Reporter, May 6, 2005

CONFERENCES

CALIFORNIA

PLACE: San Jose, CA

TIME: September 22-25

DESCRIPTION: The twelfth annual conference of the National Association of Catholic Diocesan Lesbian and Gay Ministries (NACDLGM) "At Work in the Vineyard--Planting, Nuturing, Harvesting." Plenary Speakers include James Alison, John Coleman, S.J., and Dr. Greer Gordon. Workshops are on parish ministry models, family and youth support, Church teaching, Scripture and spirituality. Opportunities for personal and regional networking. For information contact: NACDLGM, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. Phone: (510) 849-8281. E-mail: office@nacdlgm.org Web site: www.nacdlgm.org

COLORADO

PLACE: Four Points Sheraton Southeast Hotel, Denver, CO

TIME: August 5-8

DESCRIPTION: The 37th Annual Convention of the Religious Brothers Conference will be held at the Four Points Sheraton, Denver Southeast Hotel, August 5-8, 2005. The theme of the convention is "Brothers as Spiritual Mentors" with Brother James Zullo, FSC as keynote presenter. In addition to the seminar; additional workshops and break-out sessions are planned. For more information and a registration form, please contact: Religious Brothers Conference, 5420 South Cornell Ave., Chicago, IL 60615-5604. Phone: (773) 493-2306 or conference e-mail address: brothersoffice@ameritech.net

CONNECTICUT

PLACE: Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, Litchfield, CT

TIME: June 24-26

DESCRIPTION: Wisdom and Globalization, June 24-26, Diarmuid O'Murchu, MSC--Exploring implications and challenges of globalization. Special evening performance of "Songs for Global Healing" with Miriam Theresa Winter, MMS. Contact: Jo-Ann Iannotti, OP, Wisdom House Retreat & Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: (860) 567-3163; fax: (860) 567-3166; e-mail: programs@wisdomhouse.org Web site:www.wisdomhouse.org

TEXAS

PLACE: Fort Worth, TX, Radisson Hotel

TIME: November 17-19

DESCRIPTION: The Annual Parish Convention: presented by the New York based National Pastoral Life Center will focus on the "The Parish and Spirituality" with our keynote speaker: Rev. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI, a leading voice on spirituality. Other presenters include: Dr. Carolyn Osiek, Bill Huebsch, Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, Mark Fischer, Mary Sellars Malloy, Dan Luby, Mary Margaret Raley, Sr. Donna L. Ciangio, OP, Sr./Dr. Oralisa Martin, Rev. Eugene Lauer, Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T., Rev. Thomas Sweetser, SJ, Sr. Elvira Mata, MCDP, Dr. Zeni Fox, Rev. Timothy Graff, Jorge Montalvo, Rev. Neil Connolly, Rev. Edward Zogby, SJ, Lily Salvato and more! Plenary sessions, mini-courses and workshops in Spanish and English, exhibitors, book signings, and awards banquet. For pastors, parish ministers, parishioners, and all interested in parish life. For information: Sr. Donna L. Ciangio, OP, NPLC, 18 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012-2404. Phone: (212) 431-7825. Fax: (212) 274-9786. Watch our web site for updates! www.nplc.org

EDUCATION

CALIFORNIA

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: June 27-June 30

DESCRIPTION: LMU's "Scripture Week" features three courses available for one unit of graduate credit or for audit/enrichment. Comes include: "Jesus in Matthew: Then and Now" with Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, PhD; "Jesus in Luke: Then and Now" with Jeffrey S. Siker, PhD; and "Jesus, Wisdom and Apocalyptic: Tracing Sources" with Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, PhD. Housing available at a hotel near campus at special LMU rates. See also our listing under "Graduate Studies" for 3-unit courses offered May-August. For further information, see http://extension.lmu.edu/religion, or contact Tanya Schenk, Department of Theological Studies, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, (310) 338-7670, tschenk@lmu.edu

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: July 5-8

DESCRIPTION: LMU's "Ethics Week" features three courses available for one unit of graduate credit or for audit/enrichment. Courses include: "Black Liberation and Womanist Theologies" with Diana Hayes, JD, PhD, STD; "Consumer Culture and Globalization" with Vincent Miller, PhD; and "Contemporary Moral Problems" with James T. Bretzke, SJ, STD. Housing available at a hotel near campus at special LMU rates. See also our listing under "Graduate Studies" for 3-unit courses offered May-August. For further information, see http://extension.lmu.edu/religion, or contact Tanya Schenk, Department of Theological Studies, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, (310) 338-7670, tschenk@lmu.edu

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: July 11-14

DESCRIPTION: LMU's "Spirituality Week" features three courses available for one unit of graduate credit or for audit/enrichment. Courses include: "Thomas Merton: Catholic Monk, Interfaith Pioneer" with Donald Grayston, PhD; "Jesus' Beatitudes and Our Discipleship" with Michael Crosby, OFM Cap., PhD; and "Spirituality for Lay Leadership" with Michael Horan, PhD. Housing available at a hotel near campus at special LMU rates. See also our listing under "Graduate Studies" for 3-unit courses offered May-August. For further information, see http://extension.lmu.edu/religion, or contact Tanya Schenk, Department of Theological Studies, 1 LMU Drive, Suite 3700, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, (310) 338-7670, tschenk@lmu.edu