NCR 1994 summer listings II - U.S. Catholic conferences and retreats - Directory

National Catholic Reporter, April 22, 1994

CONFERENCES

CALIFORNIA

PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA

TIME: July 1-Aug. 7, 1994

DESCRIPTION: The Institute for the Evangelization of Cultures presents a series of weekend conferences focusing on specific issues of ministry in particular cultural contexts. Communities addressed include Asian-American, African-American and Native American. Of special interest is a conference on the appeal of evangelicalism to the Hispanic Catholic community. Write: Center for Pastoral Studies, Loyola Marymount University, 7101 W. 80th St. Los Angeles, CA 90045. Call: (310) 338-2799.

PLACE: CCL, Inc., San Francisco Bay Area, CA

TIME: Biannual

DESCRIPTION: "Trusting Our Lives, Our Loves & Our Dreams." From July 21-24, 1994 the Conference for Catholic Lesbians and its friends will gather in the San Francisco Bay area. We will have Rev. Jan Spahr as our keynote speaker. We have arranged to have an original production of "Landscapes of Our Bodies," by Victoria Rue. We will have workshops on Letting Go, Healing from Violence, Addictions/Co-Dependency & Relationships, Lesbians Mothers & Mothers-To-Be, Fighting Fairly, Decision Making & Tolerance and Legal Issues. For more Information contact: Kathy Healy, 1059 Alameda-#158, Belmont, CA 94002. (415) 572-9804 (after 4 p.m.).

DISTRICT OF

COLUMBIA

PLACE: Washington, D.C.

TIME: May 19-20, 1994

DESCRIPTION: "Public Justice and Welfare Reform," a conference designed to lay a new foundation for policy-making grounded in a Christian understanding of human responsibility, the plural structure of society, and government's constructive obligation. Panelists to include: Lawrence Mead, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Max L. Stackhouse, Wilson Goode, Michael Novak, Ronald J. Sider, Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen, Stephen Charles Mott, James Skillen and others. Early registration deadline is May 1. For registration brochure contact the host: Center for Public Justice, PO Box 48368, Washington, DC 20002-0368. (410) 263-5909.

ILLINOIS

PLACE: Loyola University, Chicago, IL

TIME: July 21-26, 1994

DESCRIPTION: Seventh National Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry Conference. "What I Have Done, So You Are Called To Do," is the theme of this conference which is designed to provide technical assistance, initial training and ongoing support to Catholic HIV/AIDS ministers. The Conference brings together a variety of ministerial approaches and encourages networking opportunities to enhance individual or local efforts. Plenary speakers include Henri Nouwen, Megan McKenna and Robert Vitillo. Persons living with HIV disease are encouraged to attend. Scholarship assistance is available. For registration information write or call: National Catholic AIDS Network, PO Box 422984, San Francisco, CA 94142. (707) 874-3031.

PLACE: Call to Action, Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Chicago, IL

TIME: Nov. 4-6, 1994

DESCRIPTION: "We Are the Church" national conference recreating, transforming, creating and encouraging tomorrow's church today. Over 2,000 people representing and participating in small faith communities, regional networking, national organizations, the performing arts, young adults programming, children's activities, exhibits, regional caucuses, Workshops and major sessions conducted by Edwina Gateley, Michael Crosby, Thomas Gumbleton, Joan Chittister, Matt Fox, Mary Hunt, Charles Curran, Nancy Sylvester, Anthony Padovano, Pat Brennan and many more. For more information, contact: Call to Action, 4419 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60625. (312) 604-0400. Fax: (312) 604-4719.

PLACE: Fairmount Hotel, Chicago, IL

TIME: Aug. 31, 9:30 a.m.-Sept. 2, noon, 1994

DESCRIPTION: Franciscan Federation's 29th Annual National Assembly. Theme: "The Prophetic Heart: Evangelical Life as TOR Franciscan." Keynote Presenter: Joseph Chinnici, OFM, Ritual: Jeanne Derer, FSM; Judy McKenna, OSF; Pat Forester, OSF. Special Sessions: Obedience and Authority: Giles Schinelli, TOR. Relationship as Sisters & Brothers: Margaret Carney, OSF. Discernment Criteria for Ministry: Ramona Miller, OSF. Active/Contemplative Synthesis: Michael Higgins, TOR. The coming Synod on Religious Life is offering Franciscans both the gift and the challenge to focus once again on the distinctiveness of their charism. This Assembly hopes to deepen that awareness, and continue the dialogue with our Church and Society. Cost: $275, reductions for two or more. Information: Patricia Hutchison, OSF. (202) 529-2334. Fax: (202) 529-7016.

INDIANA

PLACE: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

TIME: June 1994

DESCRIPTION: Providence Spirituality: Hope and Healing for the Earth, June 3-5. Miriam Therese MacGillis explores the work of Thomas Berry as she focuses on the process of becoming more earth conscious. This conference will connect the spirituality of Providence with the New Cosmology. Thinking Geographically: All Things Considered, June 5-9. This hands-on conference will be geared toward the person who is seeking to be environmentally literate. It will provide a framework for thinking, grounded in the physical and cultural patterns that make up our earth. Contact: Office of Continuing Education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876-1099. (812) 535-5148.