Fall & winter listings 2004

National Catholic Reporter, August 27, 2004

CONFERENCES

OHIO

PLACE: Sheraton Cleveland and City Centre Hotel, Cleveland, OH

TIME: Nov. 18-20, 2004

DESCRIPTION: The Annual Parish Convention: presented by the New York based National Pastoral Life Center will focus on the "The C(c)atholic Parish: Global and Local--A Light for the World!" with special guest, Rev. Eric Law, author of "The Wolf Shall Dwell with the Lamb--A Spirituality for Leadership in Multicultural Community and Inclusion--Making Room for Grace". Plenary Sessions include: Rev. Domingo Rodriguez, ST, "Spirituality for Leadership: Global and Local"; Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, "Catholics; Patriotic and Prophetic in America--Gaudium et Spes in the Third Millennium"; Sr. Amata Miller, IHM, "Globalization: What Does It Mean to Us As A Parish?"; Most Rev. Anthony Pilla, "The Church in the City Initiative Ten Years and Growing." Other Presenters include Rev. Eugene Lauer, Mark Fischer, Mark Mogilka, Rick Krivanka, David De Lambo, Rev. Brian Jordan, OFM, Sr. Patricia Harvat, OP, Patricia Kelly, Mary Sellars Malloy, Kevin Bourassa, Rev. Robert Begin, Jose Amin Cortes, Rody Vargan IV, Vanessa Griffin Campbell, Sandra Gay-Chapman and more. Mini-courses, 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 St., New York, NY 10012-2404. Phone: (212) 431-7825; fax: (212) 274-9786. E-mail: conferences@nplc.org Web site: www.nplc.org

OREGON

PLACE: Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond (central Oregon), OR

TIME: Nov. 12-14, 2004

DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Art of Living Center is presenting its Seventh Annual Circle of Life Conference and Retreat entitled "Trusting Our Experience of God, The Language of Mystics, Poets and Saints" that will focus on using mysticism to bridge the gap between spiritual traditions and one's personal experience of God. Featured will be spiritual leaders Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, Rabbi Marcia Prager, founder of the Philadelphia P'nai Or community, and Richard and Mary Groves, founding directors of the center. Cost is $350; $275 for students and a limited number of papal scholarships are available. Visit Web site:www.sacredartofliving.com

WISCONSIN

PLACE: Midwest Airlines Center, Milwaukee, WI

TIME: Nov. 5-7, 2004

DESCRIPTION: The Call To Action National Conference returns to Milwaukee. Join more than 3,000 participants, connect with regional networks and enjoy performing arts. Young adult gatherings, exhibits, international speakers, teens and children's programming. Spiritual workshops and major sessions conducted by Barbara Fiand, Fran Ferder, John Dear, Bob McClory and many more. Scholarships, discounts available. For more information see our display ad elsewhere in these listings or contact: Call To Action, 2135 W. Roscoe 1-N, Chicago, IL 60618. Phone: (773) 404-0004; fax: (773) 404-0004. E-mail: cta@cta-usa.org Web sits: WWW.CTA-USA.ORG

EDUCATION

MASSACHUSETTS

PLACE: Boston College, Institute of Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Chestnut Hill, MA

TIME: Year-round programs

DESCRIPTION: Post-master's certificate in the practice of spirituality, advanced CE certificate in pastoral studies, parish nursing certificate. The Boston College IREPM's continuing education program is designed for those seeking to update professional skills and for those seeking personal enrichment. In addition to the continuing education program offerings, all IREPM courses can also be taken for professional updating. The post-master's certificate in the practice of spirituality is a summer program designed for persons experienced in ministry with an earned master's-level degree or the equivalent in a theological area. The purpose of the program is to enable pastoral leaders to become spiritual mentors for persons and for Christian communities of faith. The certificate in ministry and advanced certificate enhance leadership abilities for parish ministry, religious education, youth and young adult faith, liturgy, and other ministries. Housing and financial aid are available. Contact: Boston College IREPM, Maureen Lamb, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3931. Phone: (617) 552-8057; (800) 487-1167; fax: 617 552-0811. E-mail: irepm@bc.edu Web site: www.bc.edu/irepm

FACILITIES FOR RENT

MINNESOTA

PLACE: Villa Maria Retreat Center, Frontenac, MN

TIME: Year-round

DESCRIPTION: Villa Maria Center is an interfaith retreat and conference center operated by the Ursuline Sisters for the purpose of assisting people in their spiritual and personal development and search for God. The center hosts retreats and meetings for visiting groups and offers its own programs and directed and private retreats as well as spiritual direction. The retreat center, approximately 90 minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul by car, is a haven of peace, prayerfulness and sacred space. For more information write: 29847 County 2 Blvd., Frontenac, MN 55026-1052. Phone: (651) 345-4582; fax: (651) 345-3457. E-mail: villamaria_retreats@yahoo.com Web site: www.villamariaretreats.org