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National Catholic Reporter, March 3, 1995

CALIFORNIA

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA TIME: Aug. 4-6, 1995 DESCRIPTION: As we move toward the 21st century, we are becoming increasingly diverse in our expression of faith and community. Cosponsored by the Center for Pastoral Studies and the Divine Word Missionaries, The Challenge and the Tensions: Ministry in the Changing Faith Community is a conference addressing how we as ministers can bring the light of the gospel to bear on our struggle to grow as pilgrim people of God. Topics include family, culture, faith formation, parishes under siege, and building community coalitions. Speakers include Gary Riebe Estrella, SVD; Eva Marie Lumis; Fisher Robinson, SVD; and others. For more information write or call: Judy Vallimont, SSpS, Center for Pastoral Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 7101 W. 80th St., Los Angeles, CA 90045-2699. (310) 338-2799. Fax: (310) 338-2706.

PLACE: Town and Country Hotel, San Diego, CA TIME: March 19-22, 1995 DESCRIPTION: Mystery and Its Design is the title of Form/Reform: The National Conference on Environment and Art for Catholic Worship, sponsored by the Georgetown Center for Liturgy, Spirituality, and the Arts and hosted by the Office for Liturgy and Spirituality of the Diocese of San Diego. Speakers include Bill Beard. AIA, Bill Brown, AIA, Dr. Camilla Bums, SND, John Buscemi, Paul Covino, Mary Ann Fallon, Lawrence J. Madden. SJ, Dr. Marchita Mauck, Gertrud Mueller Nelson, Richard Vosko, and more. Architectural tours, colloquia, discussion groups, exhibits and artist portfolios. Contact: Conference Services by Loretta Reif, PO Box 5084, Rockford, IL 61125. (815) 395-2140.

PLACE: San Francisco, CA TIME: 1995 DESCRIPTION: Eighth National Catholic HIV/AlDS Ministry Conference: "Trans-figuring Vision: Encountering HIV/AIDS in Light & Shadow" is the theme of this conference which 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 Henri Nouwen, Disney Callahan, Enda McDonough and Philippa Lawson. There will be preconference institutes on Medical Issues, Housing and Catholic Charities programs and a daylong institute for those seeking to develop or enhance parish-based HIV/AlDS ministries. Persons living with HIV disease are encouraged to attend. Scholarship assistance for registration, housing and travel is available. 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.

ILLINOIS

PLACE: Clarion Hotel, Chicago, IL TIME: Sept. 1-4, 1995 DESCRIPTION: The Linkup 1995 Healing Conference. "From Surviving to Thriving." Stages of Healing. The conference will assist victims of clergy sexual abuse, support people, church officials. This year's focus is on inner healing, moving forward and thriving. Keynotes, workshops, survivors' panels. The sponsor; The Linkup, is the largest victim support system in the country, committed to healing from clergy sexual abuse. For conference information please call: 1-800-LINKUP-6 or (312) 334-2296.

PLACE: Holiday Inn O'Hare, Rosemont, IL TIME: Sept. 24-27, 1995 DESCRIPTION: Word For a Hungering World is the title of the National Conference on Preaching, sponsored by the Catholic Coalition on Preaching. The conference will focus on identifying hungers that are present on both the hearers of preaching and in the preachers themselves. Resource persons include Frank McNulty, G. Nick Rice, Carmelita Murphy, Jim Conlin, Joan Delaplane, Raymond East, James Bacik, Jorge Presmanes, Diane Bergant, Fred Baumer. and Charles Dahmn. Large and small group discussion sessions. special interest sessions, panel discussion, and preaching events. Contact: Conference Services by Loretta Reif, PO Box 5084, Rockford. IL 61125. (815) 399-2140.

PLACE: Techny Towers near Chicago. IL TIME: July 17-20, 1995 DESCRIPTION: "Mapping Adult Faith Journeys" conference explores inter-relationships 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 adult spiritual development. This inter-faith event has previously had large Catholic participation, and is expected to again this year. This is the thirteenth time this conference has been offered; reference names of previous participants are available on request. Contact: Adult Faith Resources, 9709 Rich Rd., Minneapolis, MN 55437-2025. Call: (612- 835-1579.

KANSAS

PLACE: Menninger Clinic, Topeka, KS TIME: May 15-16, 1995 DESCRIPTION: Psychological Aspects of Pastoral Interventions. Topics: Human Development; Integrating Psychological Principles with Pastoral Practice; Sexual & Nonsexual Boundary Violations in Pastoral Ministry; Psychopathology & Psychopharmacology; Marital & Family Therapy; Trauma & Abuse; Consultation & Referral in Pastoral Ministry. CE Credit: 13 hours. Cost: $185. Contact: Menninger Continuing Education, 1-800-288-7377.