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National Catholic Reporter, March 5, 1993

NEBRASKA

Place: Creighton University, Omaha, NE Time: June 25-26,1993 Description: Liturgical Catechesis: Seeds for the Future Third on the Prairie Religious Education Conference. Cosponsored by: Archdiocese of Omaha; Diocese of Grand Island; Diocese of Des Moines; Archdiocese of Dubuque; Diocese of Kansas City, Kan.; Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo.; Diocese of New Ulm, Minn.; Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa; Diocese of Davenport, Iowa; University College of Creighton. Major presenters: Rev. Richard Fragomeni, PhD, "Leaning into die Heart of God: The Dynamics of Mystagogy"; Sr. Maryanne Stevens, PhD, "The Liturgy that Teaches Justice"; Maureen A. Kelly, "Rite Paths: The Journey of Conversion." Workshops, exhibitors. Fee: $50 total conference; $35 one day only. Write: University College of Creighton. 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178. Call 1-800-637-4279 or (402) 280-2888.

VIRGINIA

Place: Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk, VA Time: July 10- 17, 1993 Description: Clown, Mime, Puppetry, Storytelling, Dance Ministry Workshop. Phoenix Performing Arts Ministries' 1993 conference theme is "Sharing Dreams." The conference offers training for all ages and all experience levels in performing arts ministry, including clowning, mime, puppetry, storytelling arid dance. Each day's schedule includes a seminar, three workshop sessions of your choice, worship opportunities and an evening staff performance. Registration and orientation begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 11. For a conference brochure, contact Phoenix Performing Arts Ministries, Drawer 5665, Virginia Beach VA 23455-5665. (800) 258-5323.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Place: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC Time: Sept. 17-19,1993 Description: Sixth Annual Future of the American Church and Academic Conferences. Theme: From Impasse to Opportunity: Listening to the Voice of the Whole Church. Speakers: Michael Kenny, Virgil Elizondo, Fran Ferder, John Heagle, Charles Curran. Toinette Eugene, Mary Frances Reza, Anthony Padovano, Rosemary Ruether, Joann Heaney-Hunter, Lorraine Amendolara and others. Participants are automatically registered for both conferences. These conferences will seek to develop new approaches to listening and responding to the significant impasses of gender and culture in the church and the world. Contact: National Center for Pastoral Leadership. 2661 Riva Rd., Suite 1042, Annapolis. MD 21401, (410) 266-6462.

WISCONSIN

Place: Holiday Inn Southeast, Madison. WI Time: April 26-27,1993 Description: Wisconsin Liturgical Conference. Theme: Worship in the 21st Century: Reading the Signs of the Times. Most Reverend Kenneth Untener and Linda Gaupin, CDP, will present the general sessions. Reaction panel and dialogue will follow these sessions. Workshops will focus on topics such as ritual books, communications and computer technology, stewardship and accessibility for all in the assembly space. Conference concludes with a table prayer, banquet and closing presentation by Vicki Klima. Sponsored by the five Diocesan Offices of Worship of Wisconsin; fee, $95. Contact: Conference Services by Loretta Reif, P.O. Box 5084, Rockford, IL 61125, (815) 399-2150.